Comments on: Despite slump, firms still promote — and pay for — wellness

By: Debbi

Debbi — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:10:05 +0000

Obesity is on the rise for many reasons. Junk food/fast food is cheaper, lack of exercise, the fact that low income people can buy junk food with food stamps, the cancellation of mandatory physical education in most schools… I could go on and on. If the government wants to help with Health Care, they need to offer incentives to companies that offer the wellness programs. My husbands company is starting 2010 with a new wellness program. We will save over $2,000 alone in health care permiums by participating. They offer coaching for both excercise and diets and nutrition.

By: Cindi

Cindi — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:38:16 +0000

I agree with Sand – the prices of healthy food are too high for families on a tight budget. This is the reason that obesity is still on the the rise.

By: Sand

Sand — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:34:18 +0000

I’m sorry…I’m more apt to believe that we are getting “fatter” as the economy worsens because junk food/fast food is often times cheaper than healthy food. While I’m sure there are many who look to food for comfort I don’t believe the economy is the generator of those individuals seeking that comfort through food.

By: Cynthia Ackrill, MD

Cynthia Ackrill, MD — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:01:21 +0000

This is great, overdue news. It is important for those of us in health care and coaching to help guide this trend to include effective, true WELLNESS care, not repackaged disease management. The more leaders we can influence to understand the relationship between wellness, thriving, and productivity, the better! Let’s all keep speaking up!

By: peter castellano

peter castellano — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:16:09 +0000

can you tell me who conducted this survey? who/what organization is the source?

thanks.