Tag Archives: CDC

Study: Adult Obesity Prevalence in Canada and the United States

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the results to a study finding that the U.S. has a rate of obseity than Canada. About 34 percent of Americans are obese compared to only 24 percent of Canadians.  People who are obese … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. American Workers Say Wellness Works to Improve Health, Save Costs Business Wire Workplace wellness gives employees a convenient, simple way to get started.” While employee participation in wellness programs may be … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. We can work it out CXO Magazine Poor employee health is an expensive issue throughout Europe and the USA. But while most companies in Europe do little to monitor, address or … Continue reading →

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This year, make a resolution to help your employees be more active

Posted on December 29, 2010 by katietierney

Happy 2011! We hope it’s a good year for you, your employees, and your organization. Here at Virgin HealthMiles, we’re resolving to focus even harder on educating our customers and other companies about the benefits of physical activity, about how … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Virgin HealthMiles

Poverty equals obesity? Study bucks common wisdom Reuters Women who are poor are much more likely to be obese but men are not, U.S. government researchers said on Tuesday in a report that contradicts some common perceptions. They found income … Continue reading →

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CDC lists Obesity as a 'Winnable Battle'

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Virgin HealthMiles

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently identified obesity as one of six “Winnable Battles,” a term  to describe public health priorities with large-scale impact on health and with known, effective strategies to intervene. [The] CDC is committed to … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. Obesity Continues to Weigh Down Healthcare Costs Human Resource Executive Online Offer financial incentives for weight loss, increased physical activity or participation in a wellness program. The program’s website includes research…

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