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Well-Being Trends

Want to Be More Productive? You Might Need to Put Your Phone in Another Room

Despite all the great things about modern technology, there are days when we secretly want to throw our phones out the window. Between push notifications, texts, meeting alerts and email pings, our phones and laptops are constantly interrupting us. The problem is our brains are just not wired for constant connectivity—and it’s taking a toll on our ability to focus. Just...

Well-Being Trends

Medicare Open Enrollment is Here: Time for Members to Consider Their Options

It’s open enrollment season for Medicare plans—the one time of year when Medicare-eligible individuals can make changes to their coverage. Between now and December 7, 2019,...

Well-Being Trends

The Power of Wearables: Driving Engagement in Well-Being Programs

Next time you’re on the subway or waiting in line, notice how many people are wearing some kind of tracking device on their wrist. Whether it’s...

Well-Being Trends

Senior Well-Being: It’s Never Too Late to Promote Healthy Aging

Every day in the U.S., 10,000 adults turn 65 and join the ranks of those eligible for Medicare.1 In the words of WebMD Health Services’ clinical...

Personal Well-Being

Walter’s Story: How WebMD Health Coaching Transformed My Life

Lifestyle coaching is a proven, effective way to help individuals change unhealthy behaviors and improve critical risk factors. But don’t just take our word for it....

Program Management

HERO Forum 2019: Revisiting Well-Being Program Measurement

Recently, I presented at HERO Forum 19 Thriving Organizations: Achieving Well-Being Through Collaboration in Portland, OR. I revisited a topic that continues to receive a good...

Well-Being Engagement

SummaCare and WebMD Health Services: After a Heart Attack, Mary Jo Found Her Motivation

For Mary Jo, an invitation to participate in her company’s WebMD Health Services team steps challenge came along at just the right time. After a surprise...

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Well-Being Engagement

SummaCare and WebMD Health Services: Bringing Employees Together One Step at a Time

WebMD Health Services’ well-being challenges inspire members to get more exercise, eat better, and lose weight. But they can also serve to bring an organization together...

Well-Being Trends

When It Comes to Mental and Emotional Well-Being, Remember Younger Workers

In the well-being industry, we love millennials and Generation Zers for their devotion to all things healthy. They participate in workplace well-being programs at higher rates...

Well-Being Culture

Evolving a Culture of Well-Being: WebMD Health Services & GreyStone Power

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) INTERACT conference held in Austin, TX. There I participated in a panel...

Well-Being Culture

The Challenges of Modern-Day Caregiving: How Employers Can Help

8AM: Summer camp registration. 10AM: Mom’s doctor appointment. 2PM: Parent-teacher conference. 4PM: Soccer game. Sound familiar? Whether you’re starting a new family, raising school-age children, or...

Well-Being Culture

How to Inspire Employees and Spark Success

Before any great achievement, there must be inspiration. It’s the driving force behind every great scientific discovery, artistic breakthrough and successful organization. In fact, the Harvard...

Coaches' Corner

The Hidden Library in Every Food Aisle

Welcome to Coaches’ Corner; our blog series dedicated to bringing you actionable health and fitness tips directly from our WebMD coaches. With extensive education, certifications and...

Program Management

Five Tips for Improving Financial Wellness at Work

Financial stress comes at a high cost. Nearly half of all employees report they are stressed dealing with their financial situation,1 which could have far-reaching effects....

Inside WebMD

WebMD Health Services Wins Award for Best Medium-Sized Contact Center

Our health coaches and customer service team are some of the best in the industry. But you don’t have to take our word for it. This...

Inside WebMD

James Beckerman, M.D. Expands Role With WebMD Health Services

WebMD Health Services is excited to announce James Beckerman, M.D. has expanded his role within our company to Medical Director. Moving forward, he will provide clinical...