Science news articles about 'health promotion programs'

... among workers," says Goetzel, research professor of health policy and management, Rollins School of Public ... focused interventions via Dow's core health promotion program that seeks to improve employees ...

... percent (nine) lost 7 percent or more. The program included six monthly "booster" sessions ... conduct a different community-based health promotion program developed from the Centers for Disease Control ...

... suburban and rural communities nationwide and a long history of implementing successful health promotion programs, the YMCA is in a unique position to reach persons with pre-diabetes, according to Dr ...

... healthy weight remains a substantial challenge. Since children are influenced by their surroundings, health promotion programs targeting healthy weight should take this into account." Compared to ...

... a nationwide series of telephone interviews. She said "Our findings highlight the need for health promotion programs to enhance people's confidence and motivation, as well as providing education on ...

... are at least some beneficial effects, we would recommend that schools continue their health promotion programs. These activities should also be supported by public health unit staff, and parents and ...

... groups to keep moving. What's more, the scientists stressed that health promotion programs must ensure ... because many active youths become sedentary adults, programs must target the entire population ...