Study: “Enhanced” Walking Programs Deliver Results

Study: “Enhanced” Walking Programs Deliver Results

Study: “Enhanced” Walking Programs Deliver Results

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Study: Texting Patients Reduces Heart Attack Risk

Study: Texting Patients Reduces Heart Attack Risk

Study: Texting Patients Reduces Heart Attack Risk

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Fitbit Launches New Sleep Feature

Fitbit Launches New Sleep Feature

Unfortunately, when it came to supporting healthy sleep habits, most consumer technologies did little more than just track the amount, and in some cases quality, of sleep. Fitbit’s new feature, Sleep Schedule, aims to change that.

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How Many Calories Do We Burn Sitting, Standing, And Walking?

How Many Calories Do We Burn Sitting, Standing, And Walking?

Are standing desks as great as they're hyped up to be? Does standing burn calories? Standing desks might not burn as many calories as you think they do.

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Survey: Disconnect Between Physicians And Patients On Mobile Health

Survey: Disconnect Between Physicians And Patients On Mobile Health

Survey: Disconnect Between Physicians And Patients On Mobile Health

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Study: Standing Desks Increase Productivity

Study: Standing Desks Increase Productivity

Study: Standing Desks Increase Productivity

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Survey: Manager Engagement In Wellness Key To Success

Survey: Manager Engagement In Wellness Key To Success

Having leadership involvement in wellness initiatives spearheads program success. This idea is often touted by brokers and wellness professionals. A survey from the American Psychological Association (APA) continues to support the idea.

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IRS: Cash Rewards For Wellness Program Participation Are Taxable

IRS: Cash Rewards For Wellness Program Participation Are Taxable

An advice memorandum released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) stated that employers need to treat the value of cash rewards (e.g., gym memberships, prizes, etc.) and premium reimbursements that were received from wellness program participation as taxable income. What does it mean?

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Wearable Market Data Roundup

Wearable Market Data Roundup

Wearable Market Data Roundup

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