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Tech Talk: Wellhub expands digital programming, increases ROI
Wellhub rebranded from Gympass in April 2024 and never looked back -- except to document its increased return on investment (ROI) in its second annual "return on wellbeing" report. The 99-page report provides insights and data from the company's transformation to a digital corporate wellness program, with recently added categories that focus not only on fitness, but also nutrition, sleep, and mental health.
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WHO puts social participation at heart of health decision-making
For the first time in the World Health Organization (WHO)'s 76-year history, world leaders have unanimously committed to put social participation - people, communities and civil society - at the heart of health decision making processes. This landmark pledge marks an important step forward in creating a healthy world, experts said in an editorial published in the BMJ. They urged everyone to seize their right to influence the decisions that affect their health and well-being.
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Strong attachment to a pet can ease depression, anxiety
A strong emotional attachment to a pet--particularly a dog--could help ease depression and anxiety, especially among adults who were victims of childhood abuse, a recent study suggests. For all adults in the study, researchers found associations between high scores on questionnaires of pet attachment and lower scores on measures of depression and anxiety. Associations were strongest for adults who reported abuse as children. According to the researchers, the findings suggest that future research on the topic could yield new strategies for preventing and treating depression and anxiety in people who have experienced childhood abuse.
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Work emails, calls on golf course worsen performance
Checking work-related emails or taking business calls while playing golf could prevent an individual from hitting an eagle or birdie, according to researchers from the Department of Information Science at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. It's something active-aging staff and members can keep in mind.
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Arts & crafts as effective as a job for improving mental health
A new study suggests that taking part in creative activities can provide everyone with a significant wellbeing boost. Because arts and crafts are relatively affordable and accessible, the study authors said that promoting public access to artistic activities could provide a major boost to public mental health. The study reinforces benefits seen in many active-aging organizations.
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Stats: One-minute HIIT bursts boost fitness after stroke
Short, intense bursts of exercise were more effective for improving aerobic fitness after stroke than steady, moderate exercise, a new study showed. Significant improvements in aerobic fitness were noted after 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions compared to traditional, moderate exercise sessions. The findings have implications for rehabilitation professionals, fitness/wellness professionals, and others working with older adults recovering from a stroke.
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