40% of large to midsize corporations are planning to charge employees more for health care if they have certain habits or conditions, including obesity. New research shows why this may not be the best move.
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Employees Bear More of Health Care Burden
Corporations are shifting the spiraling costs of health care onto their employees by increasing costs based on a variety of health metrics.
TrekDesk Treadmill Desk Facebook Page Increases to 12,000 Members
TrekDesk Treadmill Desk’s quest to launch a movement revolution stressing the dangers of sedentary lifestyles reached a new milestone this week surpassing 12,000 active members.
A Treadmill Desk May Prevent Eye Disease, Really?
The curative powers of walking never cease to amaze us. This one might surprise you. If you want to continue to drive as you get older you will want to read this.
Another Study Linking Cancers to Office Chairs
This is starting to sound like a broken record. Prolonged sitting at the office (or at home) is wreaking havoc on the health of employees worldwide. The solution is simple, get up and move. However many employers have not made the connection between rising health care costs and office environments. Yet another study about the increased risks of cancer due to prolonged sitting might get their attention.
