Population Health Insights – Page 17

Can Social Media Really Minimize Health Care Costs?

It’s no surprise that more and more people are using social media every day. But how can social media have a positive impact on a person’s health and wellbeing? According to a recent survey conducted by incentaHEALTH about mobile and social media use in wellness, 9 out of 10 people surveyed admitted to using some form [...]

Social Media and New Technology for Your Health

It’s no secret that wellness programs help encourage workers to take initiative for improving their health; but, with the integration of social media and mobile technology with wellness programs, it’s even easier and more effective to get on the path to a healthier life. Here are a few reasons social media can help promote wellness: [...]

It’s Okay to Brag!

We live in a world of real-time, efficient and easy communication! From mobile smartphones, to the vast array of social networks that currently exist, it’s now easier than ever to stay connected! These forms of communication are transforming many industries, including corporate wellness! At incentaHEALTH.com, we not only embrace new social technologies, but encourage participants in [...]

Monitored Weight Management = Better Results

Many options exist for carrying out an employee weight loss challenge, and not all are created equally. incentaHEALTH stresses the importance and reliability of corporate weight loss challenges that utilize tracking, whether by a HEALTHspot® kiosk, or other monitored means. Self-reported data is a poor way to judge the weight loss of a participant in a [...]

Measuring Results for a Healthier Tomorrow!

When it comes to a corporate weight loss challenge, or any type of successful weight lose endeavor, the process [...]

Reducing Health Care Costs with a Healthy Workforce

With health care costs constantly on the rise, there is an increasing interest in workplace health initiatives that are designed to help employees improve their health and well being, while also helping reduce health care costs. There are a large number of health issues that affects today’s work place, with obesity being one of the biggest [...]

Small Changes for a Big Impact

With summer in bloom around the country, many people are looking for ways to lose weight and look their best. Whether participating in an employer wellness program or looking for ways to lose some weight, there are some simple steps that can help you jumpstart your body transformation into a healthier and slimmer lifestyle. Sleep!! The [...]

Getting Healthier with Technology

Technology not only provides easier solutions to many mundane tasks, but is also impacting how we exercise and get healthy. Many people often feel they don’t have enough time or the knowledge to properly exercise and fulfill their health goals. By using amazing smart phone applications, devices and even employee wellness programs, the world of fitness [...]

Staying on the Healthy Path!

Whether participating in an employee weight loss program or trying to finally take the initiative to lead a healthier life alone, everyone needs motivation sometimes. With tons of helpful fitness tools available, staying motivated has never been easier! The following tips are meant to help keep you on track to reach your fitness goals: Stay Motivated! [...]

Tracking Your Progress with Fitbit!

Reaching fitness and health goals is often burdensome for many, and a large majority of people lose track of their goals as they don’t properly track progress. Tracking your progress on your journey for better health is an essential and extremely useful way to keep yourself motivated and striving toward the finish line. Utilizing a pedometer, [...]