Some employers offer rewards for workers' healthful behavior

Friday, April 3, 2009 - 20:42 in Psychology & Sociology

Check your benefits to see if your business pays you to lose weight, quit smoking or exercise more, or gives discounts at gyms. Would you drop five pounds, or check your blood pressure regularly, in exchange for a store gift card or some frequent flier miles? If the answer is yes, check your employee handbook or health insurer's website to see if they trade perks for healthful living.

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