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LifeCare Introduces Innovative Online Healthy Living Programs and Content

In a recent online poll of client employees, LifeCare found that nearly half of all respondents (44 percent) said they don’t have enough time for exercise, meal planning and other activities that would help them lead healthier lifestyles. To help busy employees proactively take care of their health, LifeCare is now offering clients new online health tools and content (at an additional cost). Specifically, from the Health Community on our web site, clients can access “Healthy Living Programs,” which are being offered in partnership with Miavita, a leader in the delivery of action-oriented programs that help individuals achieve healthier lifestyles, prevent disease, improve quality of life and reduce health care costs.

The “Healthy Living Programs” enable employees to participate in personalized health programs at their own pace. These programs include:

Healthier Diet Program

With the prevalence of fast food, high-fat snacks and huge portion sizes, maintaining a nutritious diet is harder then ever. The Healthier Diet Program shows employees how making simple substitutions can improve their diet, and it gives them a long-range plan for improved eating. This six-week program provides participants with:

		Personalized meal plans and food preparation tips
		Tips for healthy dining when out or on the go
		Techniques for reading food labels and making smart choices when grocery shopping

Easy Start Program

The hardest part of getting healthier is getting started. The Easy Start Program provides simple guidelines to help employees change their diets and become more active. In this program employees will receive:

		A personalized meal plan
		Tips on how to shop smart in the supermarket
		Healthy cooking strategies and substitutions
		Easy ways to lead a more active lifestyle
		A final scorecard that measures progress

Weight Loss Program

With all the mixed messages on weight loss, it’s easy to get confused. This no-hype Weight Loss Program helps individuals lose weight the right way and keep it off for the long term. In just six weeks, participants will receive information to help them:

		Understand how to lose weight
		Reduce calories in their diet
		Learn the basics of nutrition
		Discover healthy food choices when eating on the go

Get In Shape Program

This program helps employees jump-start an exercise plan that’s easy to maintain. Whether they’re just starting to exercise or they’ve been working out consistently, this program helps participants:

		Determine ways to add physical activity to their daily routine
		Find out the core components of fitness and guidelines to follow while exercising
		Discover strategies to stick with an exercise routine

Stress Relief Program

This program gives employees the tools, support and advice they need to manage daily stress. Participants will:

		Learn about the effects of stress on their health
		Practice new techniques to help ward off daily stressors
		Learn how to manage stress in the workplace
		Bone up on strategies to fight stress for life

Healthy Aging Program

As individuals get older, it becomes more important to lead a healthy lifestyle. The Healthy Aging Program offers tools and resources that help participants look good, feel younger and reduce their risk of disease. This program provides:

		Personalized meal plans and fitness recommendations
		The latest science-backed advice on nutrition, supplements, wellness and fitness
		Tips for sleeping better, staying mentally sharp, caring for skin, and maintaining a strong and firm physique through customized diet and fitness regimes

Diabetes-Fighting Program

As more studies show the link between diabetes and excess weight, it’s clear lifestyle changes can reduce risk. The Diabetes-Fighting Program helps individuals make small changes that will have long-term results. Participants will receive:

		Good nutrition and physical activity tips that contribute to diabetes prevention
		Meal plans tailored to their personal preferences and goals
		Listings of “superfoods”—delicious foods with natural diseases-fighting properties

Cancer-Fighting Program

With studies linking diet to cancer, it’s becoming more evident that individuals can reduce their risk by making simple changes in their lifestyle. The Cancer-Fighting Program helps participants stay informed, make changes in their diet and increase their activity—the best weapons against disease. This program helps participants:

		Learn the basics of good nutrition and fitness as the foundation of disease prevention
		Follow a personalized meal plan
		Discover which foods are rich in protective nutrients such as antioxidants and phytochemicals
		Learn the basics about nutrition, supplements, wellness and fitness

Healthy Heart Program

High cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart disease are among the most common high-risk conditions facing Americans today. The Healthy Heart Program is designed to help individuals take small steps that lead to long-term heart-healthy benefits. Participants will receive information to help them:

		Learn how good nutrition, physical activity and stress management can protect the heart
		Follow a meal plan tailored to their specific dietary preferences, needs and goals
		Learn the basics about nutrition, supplements, wellness and fitness

Coming Soon—Health Risk Assessments

In coming weeks, LifeCare clients will be able to add an online Health Risk Assessment (HRA) tool to their Health Program for an additional fee. This tool will help employees assess their risk for certain diseases and conditions, and it will offer recommendations for reducing risks and maintaining good health. The HRA is fully integrated with the healthy living programs described above, enabling employees to take the appropriate action for positive change.

The HRA addresses all major lifestyle factors, personal and family history, symptoms, functional health status, quality of life, and more. LifeCare clients will receive more information when the HRA becomes available.

LifeCare clients interested in learning more about these new health and wellness offerings should contact their account manger. Non-clients who wish to learn more should call LifeCare at 866-675-3751.