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Help Them Quit Smoking: The Role of the Employer in Rewarding Behavior Change
February 21, 2012 10:29 AM by
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Yuki Yang, Vice President of Client Services Tobacco use remains the number one cause of preventable death and disease in the United States and costs employers an estimated excess cost of $21 per sm...
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Running Tips from Reed: Have a Plan
February 20, 2012 9:49 AM by
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Reed Dunn, Senior Recruitment Marketing Manager I’m a guy, so it should be no surprise I don’t stop for directions. Driving around lost is a little different from running around lost, a...
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Stop Being SO SAD: How Outdoor Sports Can Help You Beat the Winter Blues
February 18, 2012 3:21 PM by
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Mona Deprey, Associate Director of Research Operations Exercising outdoors in the Pacific Northwest can be a challenge, even for someone who loves to exercise like myself. One needs to embrace...
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Mindful Eating – The Anti-Diet?
February 15, 2012 11:06 AM by
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Samara Serotkin, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist The next time you sit down to eat, take a moment to observe what’s on your plate, both physically and metaphorically. What are you thinking about? ...
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Sign Up for Free Webinar on Premium Dfiferentials for Tobacco Cessation
February 14, 2012 8:48 AM by
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Erin Thompson Curlett, Senior Content & Social Media Marketing Manager We're happy to announce that on March 13 and 20, Alere Wellbeing will be hosting the complimentary live webinar, Best Pract...
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This Valentine's Day, Keep Your Heart Healthy
February 14, 2012 5:33 AM by
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Marie Gahler, Senior Manager, Weight and Nutrition Education Services February is American Heart Health Month, a time to realize how prevalent and deadly heart disease is and learn whether our behav...
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Should Sugar Be Regulated Like Alcohol and Tobacco?
February 09, 2012 9:16 AM by
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Sandi Kaplan, MS, RD, Associate Director, Clinical Development & Support My first grader is a sporty kid and so we move through the seasons with a variety of sports leagues. Coaches change, team...
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Quit For Life® Now Available in Spanish
February 08, 2012 2:48 AM by
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Erin Thompson Curlett, Senior Content & Social Media Marketing Manager Today we are excited to announce our industry-leading tobacco cessation program, Quit For Life®, is now available in Sp...
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Quick Coherence: Changing the World, One Heart at a Time
February 06, 2012 12:16 PM by
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Jennifer Lovejoy, PhD, Vice President, Clinical Development & Support I’ve been interested in the fascinating work of the Institute for HeartMath (IHM) ever since scientists there discover...
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Addiction So Strong Even Cancer Won't Make them Quit?
February 01, 2012 6:51 PM by
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Janice Milliman, Quit Coach, Service Delivery Smoking is so addictive that many patients continue to smoke even after being diagnosed with lung cancer. I’ve talked with several participants wh...
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