With this new feature, participating employees can privately measure their weight, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

A recently concluded study by researchers at Columbia University and The City College of New York has found that being overweight is now the leading cause of preventable disease.  The study—which looked at survey data from more than 3.5 million American adults over a 16 year window—found that for the first time overweight has edged [...]

Everyone is trying to control health care costs.  This inevitably leads to the use of corporate wellness programs.  While just about anything you do to promote health among your employees is going to have at least some positive impact, the degree of your success can vary wildly.  What is needed is a consistent methodology for [...]

On June 30, 2009, incentaHEALTH and Hercules Industries were awarded the 2009 Promising Practices award from the Colorado chapter of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease.  The award—presented by Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O’Brien—is designed to recognize innovation in workplace wellness programs. Highlighted during the event was a 19% reduction in health care expenses experienced [...]