Every cigarette break damage more than lungs; it drains profits, too. Researchers at The Ohio State University have found that the average smoker costs his or her employer approximately $6,000, per year, thanks to higher medical claims and lost productivity. How is such a huge cost possible? It’s largely driven by nicotine and other carcinogens found in tobacco products…

Did you know that around 42% of adults in the U.S. are walking around with low vitamin D and don’t even know it? Feeling extra tired, achy, or moody? It could be more than just a case of the Mondays—it might be a sign of vitamin D deficiency. While biometric health screenings usually check your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, Vitamin D testing is quickly…

February is known as the month of love. But forget about romance and chocolates, let’s talk about hearts – specifically heart health and the importance of taking care of this vital organ. We only have one heart, and it deserves all our love and care. Every February, Americans observe American Heart Month, an annual initiative organized by the American Heart Association…

Most of us are familiar with the concept of an annual physical: You schedule time with your primary care provider once per year to get an evaluation of your health, update your prescriptions (as applicable), and discuss potential lifestyle changes that could benefit your overall health and wellness. However, when it comes to adding a biometric health screening…

Blood can do a lot: it can make people squeamish, save lives, fight against infections, provide valuable insight into your health, and help medical professionals diagnose, monitor, and prevent various conditions. Whether you’re queasy at the sight of it or simply fascinated by its power, blood holds the keys to understanding and…

Many of us are familiar with the routine tests that help us keep track of our health, from blood pressure measurements to blood work. Typically, the tests are done in our provider’s office or at a biometric screenings event, and we receive a follow-up from our provider or the screening organization a few days later. However, sometimes during the course of regular tests, it…

Back in the Middle Ages, doctors used a method called uroscopy—diagnosing illnesses by tasting urine. Surprisingly, they actually got one right: diabetes, thanks to the sweet taste. By the 18th and 19th centuries, ants took over the role of diagnosis, being drawn to the sugar in urine—a telltale sign of the condition we now recognize as diabetes. We’ve come a long way…

According to the National Cancer Institute, 23% of women in the United States are overdue for cervical cancer screenings, and 24% are not getting breast cancer screenings. For men, prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in 112 countries. If early detection is so critical, why do so many people skip these essential screenings? Routine health…

The average person who works a five-day 40-hour week, spends roughly eight hours of their 24-hour day at work. That means that we’re spending about one-third of our day working, one-third of our day sleeping, and the last third of our day on everything else – commuting, eating, preparing meals, performing personal hygiene tasks, and more. With the time employees…

Blood is more than just the red liquid flowing through your veins — it’s a lifeline that fuels every cell, regulates temperature, and defends against diseases. Blood is vital. That means that when there’s a problem with your blood, it can affect your overall health. Minor irregularities can signal major health issues, making regular monitoring essential for catching small items…