5 Steps to Creating a Wellness Program
According to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. health care expenditures are estimated to exceed $4.1 trillion in 2016--19.6% of our nation's GDP (Wellness Council of America). Faced [...]
Healthy Recipe: Italian Turkey Burgers–YUM!
Ever since we began our health and wellness journey here at AFG, we like to try healthy recipes and share them with each other. One of my personal favorites, Italian [...]
Fitness App of the Week: HealthTap
www.healthtap.com Not sure whether or not you should visit the doctor for that tickle in your throat? Need tips to take care of a sore back or [...]
Health Tip: Try these Pumpkin Protein Bars
Pumpkin Protein Bars compliments of fitness star Jamie Eason Trying to cut back on your weekly visit to Starbucks for a pumpkin scone or a slice of your favorite cheesecake? [...]
Despite Health Care Reform rules, formal wellness plans lacking
The Affordable Care Act creates new incentives and builds on existing wellness program policies to support and encourage employer wellness program for healthier workplaces. The rules apply to "participatory wellness [...]
Fitness App of the Week: Healthy Habits
According to research, it can take up to 60 days to form a new habit. Healthy Habits helps hold you accountable, with reminders and rewards along the way to your [...]
Tips for Flu Prevention
Did you know that the typical gym is loaded with germs that can cause illness, cold, flu, and skin infections? As you stay committed to your New Year's resolution to [...]
5 Easy Steps You Can Take Today Towards Workplace Wellness
Around the holidays, we naturally begin to plan for the year ahead. As we look to 2013, many of us will undoubtedly have New Year's resolutions regarding our health. Organizations [...]
Health Tips: 10 Simple Weight Loss Tips for Your Wellness Program
Losing weight: It's something we all want, but it can be difficult to start as well as to stay on track. These 10 tips from fitsugar will help you start [...]
Healthy Living: 3 Tips for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is coming up fast, and if you are trying to eat better, this kickoff to the holiday season can be a killer to your diet! We have a few [...]