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November 2011

Hot off the press:  Alere Wellbeing Announces Weight Talk®

Also in this issue: Register for webinar, The Economic Impacts of Obesity in the Workplace – And, What You Can Do About It
 

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Alere Wellbeing Announces Weight Talk®

Alere Wellbeing launches a new personalized weight loss program for sustained behavior change

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We are happy to announce the launch of Weight Talk®, our new behavioral weight loss program designed for employers looking to mitigate obesity-related healthcare costs and productivity losses.

Weight Talk®is a personal coaching program that guides participants in setting realistic weight loss goals and helps them develop the skills needed to achieve these goals. Through bi-weekly phone coaching sessions, supplemented by web-based learning, tracking, and social support, participants learn how the decisions they make each day can impact their weight and how small, simple changes can lead to major physical and psychological improvements. With the help of a dedicated coach, program participants develop personalized nutrition and physical activity plans. They then learn to master The 8 Essential Practices, which are a set of behavioral focus areas that address such topics as body image, emotional eating, sleep quality, stress, time management, environmental control, and cognitive dissonance.


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The Economic Impacts of Obesity in the Workplace
And, What You Can Do About it

Complimentary webinar Nov 16 & Dec 2, 11am PST

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Dr. Ron Goetzel, Research Professor and Director at Emory University's Institute for Health and Productivity Studies and Thomson Reuter's Vice President of Consulting and Applied Research, joins Alere Wellbeing to present our latest complimentary webinar on Wednesday, November 16 and Friday, December 2.
 
Dr. Goetzel will discuss the cost of health and productivity-related expenditures that employers face, the top 10 most costly chronic conditions, and the role obesity plays in creating or exacerbating these conditions. He will also share data from several large U.S.-based research studies at corporations like PepsiCo and Dow Chemical and highlight best practices identified by these organizations as effective methods for employee weight loss and overall worksite health.
 

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Register for December 2

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Mobile Apps, Text Messages, & Social Media: Can They Really Help Smokers Quit?

Mobile Apps, Text Messages, & Social Media: Can They Really Help Smokers Quit?

In a day when 47% of adults use social media, 85% own cell phones, and 72% use their phones to send and receive text messages, the new frontier for driving engagement in behavior change programs may be mobile technology and social media. Based on the webinar presented by Dr. Lorien Abroms, this white paper discusses new technologies for tobacco cessation: what they are, how they work, and the evidence that supports them.

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Mobile Apps, Text Messages, & Social Media: Can They Really Help Smokers Quit?

Mobile Apps, Text Messages, & Social Media: Can They Really Help Smokers Quit?

In a day when 47% of adults use social media, 85% own cell phones, and 72% use their phones to send and receive text messages, the new frontier for driving engagement in behavior change programs may be mobile technology and social media. Dr. Lorien Abroms, Assistant Professor of Prevention & Community Health, George Washington University, discusses new technologies for tobacco cessation: what they are, how they work, and the evidence that supports them.

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Featured Blog Post

Behavioral Weight Loss Programs Help the Whole Family

Dr. Jennifer Lovejoy, creator of Weight Talk®, discusses the implications of a study shows that weight loss programs based in cognitive behavioral therapy not only help program participants learn healthier behaviors leading to sustainable weight loss, but also help influence the behaviors or participants' family members.

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Ask Sandi

Question: The holiday season can be a stressful time, and we find that many of our employees are overwhelmed by December. How can we best support our employees over the next couple of months?

Answer: It’s true that the holiday season can be a stressful time, both professionally and personally. Your employees are likely trying to wrap up projects before taking time off (not to mention trying to find time to shop for presents to wrap!). This is a great time of year to remind your staff of the resources you provide, such as your EAP. Encourage stretch breaks and remind employees of the importance of physical activity - not only to fight off those holiday pounds, but also to help with stress management.  Consider providing your employees with the gift of onsite workshops - ask a mindfulness expert to lead a stress reduction session or an exercise specialist to lead an onsite stretching class. It's also a great time of year to host an informal staff party - encourage people to bring healthy holiday treats to share and celebrate the end of another great year. Good luck and Happy Holidays!

Sandi Kaplan is Alere Wellbeing’s Associate Director of Clinical Development and Support.

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