HealthCare https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/rss en-us Your Best (& Only) Defense Against a Pandemic Since January, every scientist and health policy expert has pontificated on the pandemic and how you can defend against contracting. There is only one problem – your best (& only) defense against any pandemic is a good offense. If that sounds like incorporating a sports cliché into a post... Since January, every scientist and health policy expert has pontificated on the pandemic and how you can defend against contracting. There is only one problem – your best (& only) defense against any pandemic is a good offense. If that sounds like incorporating a sports cliché into a post...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/blogs/2/post/6742 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/blogs/2-blog/post/6742-your-best-only-defense-against-a-pandemic Defense Against a Pandemic How telehealth could be an equitable 'bridge to care' in a post-pandemic world Before COVID-19 struck in the early months of 2020, telehealth solutions had difficulty gaining traction with U.S. patients, both within and outside the context of employer-sponsored health plans. Sources cite a variety of reasons to explain that slow pre-pandemic growth trend. Two of the most important were... Before COVID-19 struck in the early months of 2020, telehealth solutions had difficulty gaining traction with U.S. patients, both within and outside the context of employer-sponsored health plans. Sources cite a variety of reasons to explain that slow pre-pandemic growth trend. Two of the most important were...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8603 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:55:50 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8603-how-telehealth-could-be-an-equitable-bridge-to-care-in-a-post-pandemic-world The 8 Best Natural Remedies for Acne Although most acne cases afflict teens and young adults, pimples can persist long into adulthood. Hormones, stress, genetics, irritating products and medication can all contribute, regardless of your age. If you have acne, you may be tempted to reach for one of the dozens of "natural remedies" to calm the problem rather than visit a doctor. Some do help, but... Although most acne cases afflict teens and young adults, pimples can persist long into adulthood. Hormones, stress, genetics, irritating products and medication can all contribute, regardless of your age. If you have acne, you may be tempted to reach for one of the dozens of "natural remedies" to calm the problem rather than visit a doctor. Some do help, but...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8583 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:04:58 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8583-the-8-best-natural-remedies-for-acne Exercise, metabolism, and weight: New research from The Biggest Loser The Biggest Loser was a popular reality television show that ran on NBC for over a decade starting in 2004. In it, participants with obesity competed with each other through intense physical challenges and ate a reduced-calorie diet to see who could lose the highest percentage of body weight. Prior findings from studies of The Biggest Loser contestants showed... The Biggest Loser was a popular reality television show that ran on NBC for over a decade starting in 2004. In it, participants with obesity competed with each other through intense physical challenges and ate a reduced-calorie diet to see who could lose the highest percentage of body weight. Prior findings from studies of The Biggest Loser contestants showed...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8582 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:51:57 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8582-exercise-metabolism-and-weight-new-research-from-the-biggest-loser Can ALS be caused by traumatic brain injury? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a neurologic disease that damages nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, causing widespread muscle wasting and weakness. It strikes without warning, usually beginning between the ages of 55 and 75. As it worsens... Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a neurologic disease that damages nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, causing widespread muscle wasting and weakness. It strikes without warning, usually beginning between the ages of 55 and 75. As it worsens...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8581 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:48:42 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8581-can-als-be-caused-by-traumatic-brain-injury Dementia: Midlife chronic conditions linked to increased risk In a new study, researchers found a link between increased risk of dementia and multiple chronic conditions during midlife. The paper, which appears in the BMJ, provides scientists with information that might help people reduce their risk of dementia in later life... In a new study, researchers found a link between increased risk of dementia and multiple chronic conditions during midlife. The paper, which appears in the BMJ, provides scientists with information that might help people reduce their risk of dementia in later life...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8580 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:45:06 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8580-dementia-midlife-chronic-conditions-linked-to-increased-risk A healthy weight can reduce colorectal cancer risk Colorectal adenomas that persist and grow for long periods can be a stepping-stone to colorectal cancer, the third leading causeTrusted Source of cancer death in adults in the United States. In a concerning new trend, colon cancer is on the... Colorectal adenomas that persist and grow for long periods can be a stepping-stone to colorectal cancer, the third leading causeTrusted Source of cancer death in adults in the United States. In a concerning new trend, colon cancer is on the...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8579 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:18:30 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8579-a-healthy-weight-can-reduce-colorectal-cancer-risk Employee benefits: Latest data shows what employers are offering now While providing comprehensive employee benefits may be expensive, it’s well worth the investment to stay competitive with your peers and retain your best people. Other companies are offering employees a host of benefits. And they’re using them at significant rates... While providing comprehensive employee benefits may be expensive, it’s well worth the investment to stay competitive with your peers and retain your best people. Other companies are offering employees a host of benefits. And they’re using them at significant rates...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8571 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:03:54 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8571-employee-benefits-latest-data-shows-what-employers-are-offering-now 2022 may be 'watershed moment' for company culture, LinkedIn says Flexibility may be one of the key trends to shape 2022 for HR, sources told HR Dive, which means employers may need to get creative. Letting workers pick their... Flexibility may be one of the key trends to shape 2022 for HR, sources told HR Dive, which means employers may need to get creative. Letting workers pick their...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8548 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:06:30 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8548-2022-may-be-watershed-moment-for-company-culture-linkedin-says Loneliness: How HR leaders can help teams move forward The pandemic has kept people apart. What can HR leaders do to help reduce the impact of loneliness as we go forward?Consider this: More than 40% of employees struggle with mental health issues, and pandemic restrictions left 54% of them feeling isolated.We were already forming fewer friendships than in the past. Previously, as life got busier, our social network got smaller and smaller. Then, COVID hit. Never before has the entire world been subjected to such collective feelings of fear, uncertainty, anxiety, and sorrow. Loneliness became pervasive.Colleagues were no longer... The pandemic has kept people apart. What can HR leaders do to help reduce the impact of loneliness as we go forward?

Consider this: More than 40% of employees struggle with mental health issues, and pandemic restrictions left 54% of them feeling isolated.

We were already forming fewer friendships than in the past. Previously, as life got busier, our social network got smaller and smaller. Then, COVID hit. Never before has the entire world been subjected to such collective feelings of fear, uncertainty, anxiety, and sorrow. Loneliness became pervasive.

Colleagues were no longer...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8543 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:27:30 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8543-loneliness-how-hr-leaders-can-help-teams-move-forward Are you ready? Here are the top regulatory concerns facing HR this year Workplace safety ranks number one on a top 10 list of regulatory issues employers face for the balance of 2022 and beyond, a new report finds. According to the report, from Paychex, a provider of... Workplace safety ranks number one on a top 10 list of regulatory issues employers face for the balance of 2022 and beyond, a new report finds. According to the report, from Paychex, a provider of...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8542 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:13:49 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8542-are-you-ready-here-are-the-top-regulatory-concerns-facing-hr-this-year Omicron and Long COVID: What We Know So Far As the Omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to sweep across the United States, another important question has emerged for scientists worldwide: Will more transmission equal more long COVID cases? The rate of hospitalization has also been rising for the highly transmissible Omicron variant. But experts concur that... As the Omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to sweep across the United States, another important question has emerged for scientists worldwide: Will more transmission equal more long COVID cases? The rate of hospitalization has also been rising for the highly transmissible Omicron variant. But experts concur that...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8535 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:13:49 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8535-omicron-and-long-covid-what-we-know-so-far Deltacron: New variant or laboratory error? Social media was recently lively with news that scientists in Cyprus claimed to have found a new hybrid variant of SARS-CoV-2. Named Deltacron, it appears to be a combination of the Delta and Omicron variants. However... Social media was recently lively with news that scientists in Cyprus claimed to have found a new hybrid variant of SARS-CoV-2. Named Deltacron, it appears to be a combination of the Delta and Omicron variants. However...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8533 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:33:10 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8533-deltacron-new-variant-or-laboratory-error 3 Tips For Choosing A New Doctor Researching and choosing a new doctor can be everything from intimidating to completely overwhelming. Your health is important, so finding an affordable and trustworthy medical professional matters a lot. With the right approach... Researching and choosing a new doctor can be everything from intimidating to completely overwhelming. Your health is important, so finding an affordable and trustworthy medical professional matters a lot. With the right approach...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8531 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:53:25 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8531-3-tips-for-choosing-a-new-doctor 'Silent' Benefits: Not So Silent Anymore! As a SHRM HR Knowledge Advisor, I’ve received many calls asking about how to find, attract and retain talent during this hot job market. Employers have been very creative in attracting talent—offering sign-on bonuses, remote and hybrid work arrangements, increased paid leave, and education reimbursement, to name just a few benefits. Some have considered... As a SHRM HR Knowledge Advisor, I’ve received many calls asking about how to find, attract and retain talent during this hot job market. Employers have been very creative in attracting talent—offering sign-on bonuses, remote and hybrid work arrangements, increased paid leave, and education reimbursement, to name just a few benefits. Some have considered...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8528 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:26:11 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8528-silent-benefits-not-so-silent-anymore COVID-19: Did Omicron evolve in mice? On November 24, 2021, scientists in South Africa revealed that they had discovered a worrying new variant of SARS-CoV-2. They reported that the variant was spreading very rapidly in southern Africa and contained a large number of unusual mutations likely to... On November 24, 2021, scientists in South Africa revealed that they had discovered a worrying new variant of SARS-CoV-2. They reported that the variant was spreading very rapidly in southern Africa and contained a large number of unusual mutations likely to...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8502 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:30:06 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8502-covid-19-did-omicron-evolve-in-mice 4 immune-boosting strategies that count right now It’s winter, as a glance outside your window may tell you. COVID-19 is circulating at record levels across much of the country. Keeping our immune systems healthy has taken on new importance, as many of us hope to ward off flu and winter colds as well as worrisome variants of the virus that causes COVID-19, whether Delta or Omicron. Not surprisingly... It’s winter, as a glance outside your window may tell you. COVID-19 is circulating at record levels across much of the country. Keeping our immune systems healthy has taken on new importance, as many of us hope to ward off flu and winter colds as well as worrisome variants of the virus that causes COVID-19, whether Delta or Omicron. Not surprisingly...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8501 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:24:30 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8501-4-immune-boosting-strategies-that-count-right-now Top Ten HR Trends For The 2022 Workplace As we enter 2022, changes in how we work, where we work, who we work with, why we work, and the technologies we use are in continual flux. Many of these changes started prior to the pandemic, were accelerated by it, and have become permanent aspects of the workplace. Just as I have done in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, here is my countdown of what you should include on your HR roadmap for 2022... As we enter 2022, changes in how we work, where we work, who we work with, why we work, and the technologies we use are in continual flux. Many of these changes started prior to the pandemic, were accelerated by it, and have become permanent aspects of the workplace. Just as I have done in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, here is my countdown of what you should include on your HR roadmap for 2022...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8497 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:13:31 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8497-top-ten-hr-trends-for-the-2022-workplace Destigmatizing talking about mental health in the workplace The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on mental health and wellbeing. Over the past two years, the prevalence and severity of mental health conditions has surged, affecting individual employees and entire organizations. As of this past summer... The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on mental health and wellbeing. Over the past two years, the prevalence and severity of mental health conditions has surged, affecting individual employees and entire organizations. As of this past summer...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8495 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:36:03 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8495-destigmatizing-talking-about-mental-health-in-the-workplace Strategies to help employees and teams thrive post-pandemic The last 18+ months have taught us many things including how critical wellbeing and resiliency are not only for individual employees but to organizations and businesses. The stress, isolation, and shift for many employees to work remotely due to the pandemic has taken its toll. Nearly half of... The last 18+ months have taught us many things including how critical wellbeing and resiliency are not only for individual employees but to organizations and businesses. The stress, isolation, and shift for many employees to work remotely due to the pandemic has taken its toll. Nearly half of...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8494 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:14:04 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8494-strategies-to-help-employees-and-teams-thrive-post-pandemic 10 Mistakes People Make at Their Doctor Visits The average doctor’s appointment lasts about 18 minutes. Preparing ahead of time will help you get the most out of those minutes. Make lists so you have important information readily available. This includes... The average doctor’s appointment lasts about 18 minutes. Preparing ahead of time will help you get the most out of those minutes. Make lists so you have important information readily available. This includes...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6398 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6398-mistakes-people-make-at-their-doctor-visits Doctor Visit Vigorous Exercise Can Greatly Reduce Your Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease Women who can exercise at a higher intensity during a heart stress test are less likely to die from heart disease, cancer, and other causes, say the authors of a new study... Women who can exercise at a higher intensity during a heart stress test are less likely to die from heart disease, cancer, and other causes, say the authors of a new study...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6399 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6399-vigorous-exercise-can-greatly-reduce-your-risk-of-cancer-heart-disease Vigorous Exercise Drugs Coming from Inside the Border I’m a not quite 60, healthy male, with an average number of “family tree” historical diseases that I know of. Hmm... maybe even a bit more than average. Anyway... I’m a not quite 60, healthy male, with an average number of “family tree” historical diseases that I know of. Hmm... maybe even a bit more than average. Anyway...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/blogs/2/post/6405 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/blogs/2-blog/post/6405-drugs-coming-from-inside-the-border Big Pharma Single vs. Married Employees' Benefits Aren't Equal smiller@shrm.org Nearly all U.S. companies—90 percent—offer benefits of greater value to employees who are married, according to a new analysis. Disparities between single and married employees' benefits result in significant monetary inequalities, according to... Nearly all U.S. companies—90 percent—offer benefits of greater value to employees who are married, according to a new analysis. Disparities between single and married employees' benefits result in significant monetary inequalities, according to...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6368 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6368-single-vs-married-employees-benefits-arent-equal Single Vs Married 5 Myths About Getting a Flu Shot To get a flu shot or not get a flu shot? That is the question asked every single autumn... To get a flu shot or not get a flu shot? That is the question asked every single autumn...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6329 Fri, 08 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6329-myths-about-getting-a-flu-shot Flu Vaccine Trans Fats Linked to Increased Risk for Alzheimer’s As noted by neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter, author of “Grain Brain” and “Brain Maker,” your diet and other lifestyle factors have major implications for your Alzheimer’s risk. Indeed, according to research... As noted by neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter, author of “Grain Brain” and “Brain Maker,” your diet and other lifestyle factors have major implications for your Alzheimer’s risk. Indeed, according to research...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6331 Fri, 08 Nov 2019 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6331-trans-fats-linked-to-increased-risk-for-alzheimers Open Enrollment Is Here: 6 Tips For Choosing A Health Insurance Plan It's the season to roll up your sleeves, gather your documents, and pick a health insurance plan for 2020. For those shopping for their own plans.. It's the season to roll up your sleeves, gather your documents, and pick a health insurance plan for 2020. For those shopping for their own plans..

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6332 Fri, 08 Nov 2019 02:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6332-open-enrollment-is-here-6-tips-for-choosing-a-health-insurance-plan 2020 Open Enrollment 7 Weird Side Effects of an Unhealthy Gut Your gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem made up of billions of microorganisms. When your good intestinal flora are flourishing... Your gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem made up of billions of microorganisms. When your good intestinal flora are flourishing...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6334 Fri, 08 Nov 2019 01:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6334-weird-side-effects-of-an-unhealthy-gut Eating A Doughnut Why Steroids Are Best Avoided If you have arthritis, chances are you’ve been offered steroid injections. Unfortunately, mounting research suggests this treatment may actually do far more harm than good — even in the short term. The first recorded use of steroids can be traced to 1930, when an extract of animal adrenocortical tissue was used to counteract human adrenal failure.1 After more than a decade of testing and research, the first patient with rheumatoid arthritis was treated with steroids. The results were... If you have arthritis, chances are you’ve been offered steroid injections. Unfortunately, mounting research suggests this treatment may actually do far more harm than good — even in the short term. The first recorded use of steroids can be traced to 1930, when an extract of animal adrenocortical tissue was used to counteract human adrenal failure.1 After more than a decade of testing and research, the first patient with rheumatoid arthritis was treated with steroids. The results were...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6338 Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6338-why-steroids-are-best-avoided 6 Really Good Things That Happen to Your Body When You Quit Sugar Want lasting energy? Less belly fat? Younger-looking skin? Here's all the motivation you need to break up with the sweet stuff. Kicking a sugar habit is challenging—even for the most strong-willed among us. See, research has found that sugar tricks your brain into wanting more and more of it. But there's good news... Want lasting energy? Less belly fat? Younger-looking skin? Here's all the motivation you need to break up with the sweet stuff. Kicking a sugar habit is challenging—even for the most strong-willed among us. See, research has found that sugar tricks your brain into wanting more and more of it. But there's good news...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6336 Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6336-really-good-things-that-happen-to-your-body-when-you-quit-sugar