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…

We know just how important it can be to interpret biometric health screening results on an individual employee level. But now that your employees understand their results, what should you, as an employer, do with all the data collected from your biometric screening events? It’s…

Now that your workforce population has completed their biometric health screening and received their results, it’s time to interpret them. Whether their tests fall within the standard range or not, comprehending the impact on overall wellbeing is essential. While most results…

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death not just in the United States but in the world for decades. Despite billions of dollars of annual funding per year and the efforts of hospitals, clinics, doctors, and patients to prevent and decrease the risk for cardiovascular disease…

Whether you’re building a strategy to lower your organization’s healthcare spending or just looking to stay up-to-date on your workforce’s wellbeing, biometric health screenings can be an effective tool for getting your employees engaged with their health. But before making the investment, it’s important to build foundational knowledge around what biometric screenings…