Category Archives: Well-Being Index

Third Annual Ragnar Relay Tennessee, Sponsored by Healthways

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Jennifer Rudloff

Healthways is a proud sponsor of the third annual Ragnar Relay Tennessee, which began today as more than 2,600 runners of all ages took their mark in Chattanooga, Tenn., on a journey toward Nashville. Teams of 12 runners divide the … Continue reading →

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A resolution checkup and a trend to break for a healthier second half of 2012

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Jennifer Rudloff

We often look at the beginning of the year as a starting point for new well-being goals. Maybe you were one of many who made such a resolution, or maybe not. Either way, this might be a great point to … Continue reading →

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Just In: Healthy Behaviors on the Rise

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Jennifer Rudloff

This week, the February findings from the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index® were released.  They indicate that Americans starting 2012 on the right when it comes to healthy eating and exercise.   In fact, since December, the percentage of Americans who reportedly ate … Continue reading →

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American Exercise Habits Remain Relatively Unchanged in 2011

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Jennifer Rudloff

Last year, 51.6 percent of Americans reported exercising three days or more per week, a slight increase from the 51.4 percent who did so in 2010, Gallup reported March 15. In addition, the number of Americans who got no exercise at … Continue reading →

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Sense of Well-Being

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Jennifer Rudloff

Source:LiveScience To learn more about the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index and how your state measures up, click here.

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Best and Worst Well-Being States

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Jennifer Rudloff

The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index® is the first-ever daily assessment of U.S. residents’ health and well-being. Through interviewing at least 1,000 U.S. adults every day, the Well-Being Index provides an in-depth view of our nation’s health and well-being.  Each year we report … Continue reading →

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Work Environment: It’s More Than Just the Furniture

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jennifer Rudloff

With the average adult spending more half of their waking hours at work, it stands to reason that a person’s work environment and professional relationships play a key role in determining their overall well-being.  What may be a little more … Continue reading →

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Healthy Business Radio: What’s Working With Worksite Wellness

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Jennifer Rudloff

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of talking with the hosts of Healthy Business Radio. During my interview I revealed the secret sauce behind successful workplace wellness programs and the importance of focusing more on a person’s overall … Continue reading →

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Insiders: Blue Zones Project™

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Jennifer Rudloff

According to the 2010 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index®, Iowa currently ranks as the 19th healthiest state in the nation. Although that puts Iowa in the top half, there is room for improvement. Today, Iowa scores well on emotional health, physical health … Continue reading →

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