You’re worried about project deadlines, expenses, facility maintenance, aging hardware and job vacancies. Why should you take on employee wellness—isn’t that something employees should think about on their own time? Actually, the general trend towards poorer health in the United States may be affecting your bottom line more than you realize. And it isn’t just your employees’ health that…
Sitting for long periods of time is hard on the body and mind. Research suggests that even short bursts of exercise are beneficial—and every bit helps add up to the 60 minutes of physical activity needed daily. Healthy workplaces promote the “Sit for 60, Move for 3” rule, getting 3 minutes of physical activity for every 60…
More than 3.3 million children across the U.S. will eat healthier meals and snacks, thanks to recent revisions to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These new dietary rules and suggested best practices may serve as a useful guide for you, even if your…
Children age 5 years and older need at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day, and children under 5 may need even more. Daily activity serves many purposes in children’s health and development: Supports brain development and increases children’s ability to learn. Builds and maintains healthy bones, muscles and joints. Promotes good sleep. Cultivates…
Children spend an average of 7 hours per day watching television, playing video games and surfing the internet, even though research suggests that more than 2 hours of recreational screen time daily is associated with poor health, overweight and obesity. For children under the age of 2, no screen time is advised. It is easy for…
