Wellness Moments
Vitamin D in the Winter Months
No sunshine? No problem. You can still keep your body in peak condition. It is common knowledge that calcium is the building block for healthy bones. What is less widely known is that bones also need phosphorus - which is a readily available mineral. Phosphorus and...
Protecting the Workplace After an Historically Dangerous Flu Season
Partnering with HR, or Senior Management Is Key The 2017-2018 flu season marked the highest level of hospitalization for influenza ever recorded. Last month we highlighted this billion dollar problem and shared how to keep your office healthy during the flu season....
Workers Of America, Here’s Your Billion Dollar Problem
Each Year the Flu Costs American Workers and Employers Billions of Dollars The Benefits of Annual Flu Shots Cannot Be Overstated Related: Contact Star Wellness to learn about onsite employee wellness screenings Earlier this year, the CDC reported on the direct costs -...
More Americans Have High Blood Pressure Than Previously Thought
As a result of several years of research, the American Heart Association has created new hypertension guidelines. Do you know what hypertension is? Almost every visit to the doctor means getting a blood pressure test. If your blood pressure is high, your doctor may...
Apple and Amazon Are Leading Again: This Time It’s Employee Wellness
Photo by Carles Rabada Last year, Americans spent nearly $3.5 trillion in healthcare costs. In February, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimated that 2018 spending would be 5.3% higher. Obesity and an aging workforce are driving, and extending,...
Why Don’t American Employees Get Regular Health Screenings?
An organization's most important asset is, without a doubt, its workforce. Regardless of the industry - be it service, manufacturing or corporate - it’s impossible for a workplace to function without its personnel. Ok, we all know it’s true - so, what? Fiscally, it...
Johnette van Eeden: Creating a Difference in the Wellness Industry
Originally posted on Mirror Review After working for over 15 years in the travel industry in both the transportation and hospitality sectors, there came a “lightbulb moment” in Johnette van Eeden’s life. Johnette realized that, ‘We could buy supplements everywhere,...
Need a Blood Test? StarAccess® Makes Life Easier
Star Access® Makes Ordering Labs Easy, Affordable and Fast Did you know you can order blood lab tests from the convenience of your home computer or smartphone? Nationwide access to almost any laboratory testing with Star Wellness® starts right here; and this...
Wellness Goes Beyond Mere Freedom from Disease or Infirmity
There's something more to wellness than just staying away from the doctor's office. It's not just about avoiding health problems. Wellness is a multiplying effect of one's pursuit of health. With wellbeing, the day is brighter, the night more restful, meals more...