Study: 60% Of Users Stick With Wearable Devices For At Least Six Months

Study: 60% Of Users Stick With Wearable Devices For At Least Six Months

In the most extensive study of its kind to evaluate how sticky wearables can be, researchers studied 4.4 million Humana wellness program members.

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Wellness Rule Review To Last Until August 2018, Implementation 2021

Wellness Rule Review To Last Until August 2018, Implementation 2021

EEOC announced it will need until August 2018 to reconsider its regulations on employee wellness programs and expects to issue a new final rule by October 2019.

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Study: Fitness Apps Grew By 330% Between 2014 and 2017

Study: Fitness Apps Grew By 330% Between 2014 and 2017

Health and fitness app usage in the U.S. has seen a sharp uptick over the past few years, growing by 330% between 2014 and 2017.

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5 Different Forms Of Meditation To Improve Productivity

5 Different Forms Of Meditation To Improve Productivity

Mindfulness training and meditation help improve employee performance through boosting concentration and promoting interpersonal relationships in the workplace.

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Study: Generosity Is Good For Employee Health

Study: Generosity Is Good For Employee Health

Generosity changed the activity in people’s brains in ways that increase feelings of happiness, even if the generous act is small or only imagined.

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Study: Top Performers Are Three Times As Valuable As Other Peers

Study: Top Performers Are Three Times As Valuable As Other Peers

In their latest study, VitalSmarts attempted to show and quantify just how important top performers are to their organizations.

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Employees Should Max Out Their HSA Contributions

Employees Should Max Out Their HSA Contributions

As open enrollment season approaches for many companies, employers need to focus on educating employees on the use of health savings accounts (HSAs).

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Apple Watch Series 3 Continues Fitness Focus, Doubles Down On Heart Rate, And Incorporates Data Connectivity

Apple Watch Series 3 Continues Fitness Focus, Doubles Down On Heart Rate, And Incorporates Data Connectivity

Apple’s press conference brought another round of new and exciting products. This season had a heavy focus on entertainment, photography, health, and fitness.

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Virtual Reality Games For Employee Fitness – Yay Or Nay?

Virtual Reality Games For Employee Fitness – Yay Or Nay?

Will 'virtual reality gyms' be the next-best-thing for employee wellness programs since the bring your own device (BYOD) movement?

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