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Vitality Group Featured as Health Innovation Leader in New World Economic Forum Report

Vitality Group’s program has been featured as a leading innovator in health in a report by the World Economic Forum. Published in collaboration with Willis Towers Watson, the report was released today at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Leveraging principles of behavioral economics that were originally pioneered by Nobel prize-winning psychologist,...

Derek Yach | Jan 19, 2017
behavioral economics, behaviors, chronic disease, Daniel Kahneman, engagement, Health, healthy food, innovation, nudges, physical activity, prevention, Vitality, Willis Towers Watson, workplace health, World Economic Forum

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Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle to Avoid Diabetes

Today is World Diabetes Day, celebrated annually on November 14. World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. The theme of World Diabetes Day this year is ‘Eyes on diabetes’, with the following...

Cother Hajat | Nov 14, 2016
diabetes, early detection, engagement, International Diabetes Federation, lifestyle, pharmacological treatment, pre-diabetes, prevention, screening, Vitality, World Diabetes Day, World Health Organization

Webinar Series 5: Practical ways to Boost Engagement in Health Programs

WATCH WEBINAR SERIES 5 HERE. Webinar 5: Practical ways to Boost Engagement in Health Programs in Organizations, by Gerri Burruel and Francois Millard Learning objectives – On completion of this webinar the participant should be able to Outline the latest evidence on the impact that high engagement in health programs can have on a business Describe tangible methods...

Jan 14, 2015
behavioral economics, engagement, evidence-based, global burden of disease, impact, innovation, McKesson, TVG, webinar, workplace health

Webinar Series 4: Environmental and Cultural Changes to Drive Optimal Employee Engagement

WATCH WEBINAR SERIES 4 HERE. Webinar 4: Environmental and Cultural Changes in Organizations to Maximize Engagement in Healthy Activities, by Cathy Baase and Nico Pronk Learning objectives – On completion of this webinar the participant should be able to Describe the WHO healthy workplaces framework for the planning, implementation and evaluation of a workplace health...

Dec 2, 2014
behavioral economics, cultural change, Dow, engagement, Environmental change, evidence-based, global burden of disease, Harvard, innovation, organizational change, webinar, workplace health