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CoHealth Checkup is a monthly radio program that explores all topics around employee benefits -- with an emphasis on workplace wellness.

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The numbers are staggering. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 35% of adults aged 20 and over were overweight in 2008, and 11% were obese. More than 40 million children under the age of five were overweight in... more

Mindfulness, mindfulness meditation and mindful living appear to be part of a growing trend for 2014 and beyond. Celebrities and CEOs alike are publicly sharing their reliance on mindfulness meditation as a way to cope with their... more

The wellness industry is abuzz again with the debate on whether employer-based wellness programs produce a return on investment. The RAND report released in mid-January 2014 analyzed 7 years of data from Pepsico's wellness and... more

Financial stress, caregiving, job woes. These life obstacles are unavoidable, but how we cope with and address them, and who we have available to help, can make a monumental difference in our outlook and health. On this show we're... more

David L. Katz, MD, MPH is an internationally renowned authority on nutrition, weight control, and the prevention of chronic disease. He's an author, advisor, patent holder, researcher, editor-in-chief, medical educator, and much more. Dr.... more

If employers want to maintain or reduce healthcare spending, one of the best places to start is with employees' use of hospitals. The long-time mantra in addressing health care costs is to keep employees out of emergency rooms,... more

Our guest on today's show knows how to communicate health. Derek Flanzraich, CEO and founder of Greatist.com, has millions of readers flocking to the site for guidance on eating, fitness, sleep, and more. Listen in as Derek shares how... more

According to Charlotte Rampell's NYT's article, the number of Americans who receive Social Security Disability Insurance for mental disorders doubled during the past 15 years. Employees with serious mental illness earn about... more

Employers are rapidly moving away from incentives and toward penalties as they grapple with creating and supporting healthier behaviors. Employees incur these when an action isn't taken, and at an increasing number of companies, the... more

The Technology & Employee Wellness Survey conducted by ShapeUp and context in 2012 made it clear employers were gearing up for health technology adoption. 54% were considering the use of sensors and devices. 56% were... more

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