The first thing to realize when implementing a wellness program is that youre not going to snap your fingers (or pay a wellness company) and all of a sudden have healthy, engaged and productive employees.

In and around the wellness industry, people's heads are spinning.

Selecting a wellness partner can be a daunting task. Asking yourself these questions can help.

Wellness doesn't always work. Here are three reasons why companies may not be showing strong wellness returns.

While the vast majority of companies in the U.S are now offering wellness programs, most would admit their program is far from perfect.

The new rage in wellness is building outcomes-based programs which, depending on how you look at it, either provide an incentive to those that take care of their health or penalizes those who are unhealthy.

An ever-increasing trend points to the fact that many individuals do not understand the role that they play individually in the health care crisis. Likewise, many employers do not effectively communicate this story to their employees in a positive and empowering way. This lack of clear communication can undermine the...

It's something that most people will deny, but one-third of the U.S. population is obese. The next step is usually metabolic syndrome (METs), which can lead to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.