Have fun to help de-stress
Experts recommend regular exercise, meditation and breathing techniques to reduce stress, but even something as simple as listening to soothing music, reading a good book, soaking in a hot tub or playing with your pet can help you relax. Prolonged stress can cause or exacerbate a number of health problems including heart disease, stroke, hypertension, depression, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines and obesity.
At least 50% of healthcare costs are driven by lifestyle related behaviors, such as smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise. Exigence Healthcare Solutions Wellness programs:
- Reduce the overall cost of healthcare, the number of Workers' Compensation cases and the amount of lost-work time
- Provide the methods, tools, and support systems needed to help individuals become active, engaged participants in their own health and healthcare
- Support positive lifestyle changes
- Improve productivity through the development of happy, alert, motivated and healthy employees
- Are fully supported by our technology platform
For employers, wellness means:
- Reduction of employees’ health risks
- Reduced absenteeism from work
- Increased job satisfaction and employee morale
- Lower turnover
- Lower healthcare costs
- Enhanced corporate image
The link between employee wellness and the bottom line is clear and consistent. The value of a healthy working population is priceless!