Employee Health & Fitness 1999 Index
December 1, 1999
Employee Health & Fitness 1999 Index
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Cocaine, tobacco use increase miscarriage risk, AUG:HWB2
Drug testing: You get what you pay for, FEB:23
'Social drinkers' can cost employers millions, MAY:53
Alternative Medicine
'CAM' program boosts participation 60%, OCT:113
Massage: A useful adjunct, SEP:103
Massage increases blood flow, SEP:105
Music lessons lower anxiety, depression, JUL:81
None dare call it 'alternative,' JAN:10
Program offers wellness with a beat, JUL:82
Wellness center takes holistic approach, DEC:142
Anxiety
Early intervention in anxiety disorders is critical, DEC:133
Low-intensity exercise, less anxiety, JAN:HWB2
Music lessons lower anxiety, depression, JUL:81
Spread of 'bullying' behavior, NOV:121
Asthma
Out of breath after exercise? JUL:HWB2
Back Health
Can exercising prevent back surgery? MAY:HWB1
Supervisors trained as back health monitors, APR:42
Blood Pressure
'Sweating it out' prevents strokes, MAR:HWB1
Cancer
AICR's new 'plant-based diet,' APR:HWB2
Exercise helps prevent endometrial cancer, DEC:HWB2
Lose weight, lower cancer risk, JUL:HWB2
Career Strategies
Wellness professional looking out for No. 1, FEB:15
Children' s Health
Keep kids in kitchen for holidays, DEC:HWB1
Start those healthy eating habits early! DEC:HWB2
Community Service
Employees reap benefits of recycling, MAR:30
Fitness fete welcomes cityfull of employees, MAY:52
Disease Management
Disease management: Think you can' t afford it? JUN:67
Kiosk-based program reduces headaches, AUG:91
Pharma-led DM programs gain acceptance, SEP:97
Where employees can help themselves, FEB:16
Employee Assistance Programs
Can EAP referral be discrimination? AUG:93
EAP to serve 7,800 state employees, JUL:76
Employee Benefits
AOL envisions seamless benefits continuum, MAR:29
Chevron shifts health burden towards workers, APR:41
Warning: Your insurance incentives may be illegal, JUL:77
Wellness, insurance linked, AUG:89
Employee Morale
'Cuss Academy' battles bad language on job, NOV:124
Ethics plays key role in wellness pressure, DEC:140
Music lessons lower anxiety, depression, JUL:81
Simple meeting can cause stress, JAN:9
Spread of 'bullying' behavior, NOV:121
Technology with personal touch drives future, JAN:1
Tests screen for 'job happiness,' FEB:19
Environmental Wellness
Employees reap benefits of recycling, MAR:30
Ergonomics
Computer vision syndrome: 21st century carpal tunnel? MAR:25
Ergonomics focus should be on dollars, OCT:118
Make computers, older eyes compatible, FEB:HWB1
Proposed regs could change how we work, SEP:101
Evaluation
Planning ahead is key to work/life evaluation, JUL:79
Exercise and Fitness
Activity improves balance in elderly, JUL:HWB1
Aerobic activity boosts mental fitness, OCT:HWB1
Cardio kickboxing does burn calories! SEP:HWB1
CDC-inspired fitness program, AUG:85
Conditioning program targets deer hunters, NOV:127
Exercise: Are we finally getting it? AUG:HWB2
Exercise can' t make up for unwise eating, SEP:HWB2
Exercise helps prevent endometrial cancer, DEC:HWB2
Exercise may help prevent miscarriages, APR:HWB1
Long workouts, or short? FEB:HWB1
Low-intensity exercise, less anxiety, JAN:HWB2
Out of breath after exercise? JUL:HWB2
Rubdowns can help injuries heal, MAR:HWB2
'Sweating it out' prevents strokes, MAR:HWB1
'Underly mobile' still can get workout, APR:44
Eye Health
Avoid eye injury from laser pointers, JUN:HWB1
Computer vision syndrome: 21st century carpal tunnel? MAR:25
Drivers' eye exams need a checkup, AUG:HWB1
Glasses may not affect progress of myopia, NOV:HWB2
Make computers, older eyes compatible, FEB:HWB1
Popeye never had eye trouble! APR:HWB1
Vitamin C may prevent cataracts, OCT:HWB1
Young children need complete eye exam, SEP:HWB1
Some steroids are good for the eyes, DEC:HWB2
Finance
Disease management: Think you can't afford it? JUN:67
Program integration yields savings, SEP:106
'Social drinkers' can cost employers millions, MAY:53
Study shows BMI levels impact health costs, NOV:126
Workplace allergies cost firms millions, FEB:22
Family Wellness
Keep bacteria off holiday table, NOV:HWB1
Make peace over household chores, OCT:HWB2
Genetics
Appeals court: Gene testing illegal, MAR:33
Health (General)
Home testing: Devil is in details, JUN:HWB2
Keep bacteria off holiday table, NOV:HWB1
Keep those kitchen gadgets clean! JUL:HWB1
Make peace over household chores, OCT:HWB2
Workplace allergies cost firms millions, FEB:22
Your jewelry could be making you tired, NOV:HWB1
Heart Health
Heart disease: The No.1 killer of women, APR:HWB2
Heart murmurs rarely dangerous, JAN:HWB2
More evidence found on 'evils' of cholesterol, MAY:HWB2
Soy-rich foods can lower cholesterol, MAR:HWB1
Incentive Programs
Warning: Your insurance incentives may be illegal, JUL:77
Insurance
Warning: Your insurance incentives may be illegal, JUL:77
Wellness, insurance linked, AUG:89
Internet/Technology
Addressing Y2K's impact on employee health, SEP:100
A lot of 'someones' in this on-line kitchen, AUG:95
Avoid eye injury from laser pointers, JUN:HWB1
Computer vision syndrome: 21st century carpal tunnel? MAR:25
High-tech program has high-touch component, DEC:136
Kiosk-based program reduces headaches, AUG:91
Make computers, older eyes compatible, FEB:HWB1
Mayo studying tailored e-mail program, JUN:69
Nortel goes cyber big time, JUL:75
Paperless wellness programming? JUL:73
Technology, finance, and flexibility, FEB:13
Technology with personal touch drives future, JAN:2
Wellness staff lead employees on-line, AUG:94
Managed Care
HMO uses ad strategies, JAN:6
Management Issues
AOL envisions seamless benefits continuum, MAR:29
Addressing Y2K's impact on employee health, SEP:100
Appeals court: Gene testing illegal, MAR:33
Can EAP referral be discrimination? AUG:93
Chevron shifts health burden towards workers, APR:41
Company support for work/life mixed, JUL:80
Drug testing:you get what you pay for, FEB:23
Healthy approach to intellectual capital, FEB:20
Program integration yields savings, SEP:106
Rethinking workplace wellness programs, APR:46
Simple meeting can cause stress, JAN:9
Supervisors trained as back health monitors, APR:42
Technology, finance, and flexibility, FEB:13
Tests screen for 'job happiness,' FEB:19
Warning: Your insurance incentives may be illegal, JUL:77
Marketing
HMO uses ad strategies, JAN:6
High-tech program has high-touch component, DEC:136
Kiosk-based program reduces headaches, AUG:91
Mayo studying tailored e-mail program, JUN:69
Nortel goes cyber big time, JUL:75
Men's Health
Fat or thin, fit men live longer, JUN:HWB1
Men often overlooked in infertility, FEB:HWB2
Mental Health
Aerobic activity boosts mental fitness, OCT:HWB1
Spread of 'bullying' behavior, NOV:122
Mind/Body Connection
Music lessons lower anxiety, depression, JUL:81
Program offers wellness with a beat, JUL:82
Spiritual health may impact behavior, JUN:70
Nutrition
'3 little numbers' hold the key for dieters, MAY:HWB2
About the folate/birth defect connection, MAR:HWB2
AICR's new 'plant-based diet,' APR:HWB2
Don't go bananas over meat-free diet, OCT:HWB2
Exercise may help prevent miscarriages, APR:HWB1
Popeye never had eye trouble! APR:HWB1
Protein-rich diet, post-partum weight loss, FEB:HWB2
Soy-rich foods can lower cholesterol, MAR:HWB1
Vitamin C may prevent cataracts, OCT:HWB1
What about those low-carb diets? NOV:HWB2
Occupational Health & Safety
Ergonomics focus should be on dollars, OCT:118
Proposed regs could change how we work, SEP:101
Self-directed program promotes safety, DEC:139
On-site Facilities
On-site clinic improves health odds at casino, OCT:115
Parenting
About the folate/birth defect connection, MAR:HWB2
Exercising moms are lighter, happier, MAY: HWB1
Infant spit-up: Nasty, but natural, SEP:HWB2
Pre-delivery planning aids breast-feeding moms, AUG:HWB1
Young children need complete eye exam, SEP:HWB1
Participation
Are healthier workers really more likely to participate? MAY:49
Employees reap benefits of recycling, MAR:30
High-tech program has high-touch component, DEC:136
Holiday wellness programming must 'look different,' OCT:109
Making programs mobile bolsters participation, JUN:65
Pharmaceuticals and Wellness
Pharma-led DM programs gain acceptance, SEP:97
Prenatal Care
About the folate/birth defect connection, MAR:HWB2
Cocaine, tobacco use increase miscarriage risk, AUG:HWB2
Exercise may help prevent miscarriages, APR:HWB1
Pre-delivery planning aids breast-feeding moms, AUG:HWB1
Productivity
Addressing Y2K's impact on employee health, SEP:100
High-tech program has high-touch component, DEC:136
Kiosk-based program reduces headaches, AUG:91
Searching for elusive wellness connection, FEB:17
Technology, finance, and flexibility, FEB:13
Technology with personal touch drives future, JAN:1
Self-Care
High-tech program has high-touch component, DEC:136
Kiosk-based program reduces headaches, AUG:91
Mayo studying tailored e-mail program, JUN:69
Wellness staff lead employees on-line, AUG:94
Where employees can help themselves, FEB:16
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Pioneering program launched about STDs, JUN:61
Treatment options for herpes, JAN:HWB1
Smoking and Health
Cocaine, tobacco use increase miscarriage risk, AUG:HWB2
Stress Management
'CAM' program boosts participation 60%, OCT:113
'Cuss Academy' battles bad language on job, NOV:124
Ethics plays key role in wellness pressure, DEC:140
NIOSH publication: Stress greater threat than ever, APR:37
Please don't hide your anger, JAN:HWB1
Program helps harness brain power, MAR:31
Simple meeting can cause stress, JAN:9
Spread of 'bullying' behavior, NOV:121
Tests screen for 'job happiness,' FEB:19
Targeting Specific Populations
Condition program targets deer hunters, NOV:127
Mayo studying tailored e-mail program, JUN:69
On-site clinic improves health odds at casino, OCT:115
Pioneering program launched about STDs, JUN:61
Self-directed program promotes safety, DEC:139
'Social drinkers' can cost employers millions, MAY:53
'Underly mobile' still can get workout, APR:44
Workplace allergies cost firms millions, FEB:22
Wellness Strategies
CDC-inspired fitness program, AUG:85
EAP to serve 7,800 state employees, JUL:76
Expanding on 'wellness,' FEB:14
High-tech program has high-touch component, DEC:136
Holiday wellness programming must 'look different,' OCT:110
Integrated team seeks speed, decisiveness, FEB:18
Making programs mobile bolsters participation, JUN:65
Mayo studying tailored e-mail program, JUN:69
Nortel goes cyber big time, JUL:75
Paperless wellness programming? JUL:73
Program offers wellness with a beat, JUL:82
Rethinking workplace wellness programs, APR:46
Spiritual health may impact behavior, JUN:70
Technology with personal touch drives future, JAN:1
'Underly mobile' still can get workout, APR:44
Wellness center takes holistic approach, DEC:142
Wellness, insurance linked, AUG:89
Wellness staff lead employees on-line, AUG:94
'Watchouts' for worksite wellness, OCT:116, NOV:129
Weight Loss
Fat or thin, fit men live longer, JUN:HWB1
Lose weight, lower cancer risk, JUL:HWB2
Protein-rich diet, post-partum weight loss, FEB:HWB2
Study shows BMI levels impact health costs, NOV:126
Women's Health Issues
Exercise may help prevent miscarriages, APR:HWB1
Got a lactation room? That's a start, MAY:55
Heart disease: The No.1 killer of women, APR:HWB2
Please don' t hide your anger, JAN:HWB1
Pre-delivery planning aids breast-feeding moms, AUG:HWB1
Protein-rich diet, post-partum weight loss, FEB:HWB2
Work-Life Issues
Company support for work/life mixed, JUL:80
Got a lactation room? That's a start, MAY:55
Planning ahead is key to work/life evaluation, JUL:79
Workplace skills can improve family life, MAY:57
Workplace Violence
Spread of 'bullying' behavior, NOV:121