Sleep Less, Gain Weight

We’ve all heard about the importance of a good night’s sleep and now scientists have hard evidence to back that up.  A new study found that people who sleep less may eat more and gain weight. Scientists at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota studied a group of 17 volunteers between the ages of 18…

3 First Steps to the Employer’s Expanding Health Benefits Role

Mercer’s 2011 Workplace Survey has revealed several encouraging findings for those of us involved in managing healthcare plans.  Specifically, the survey found: Nearly 8 out of 10 employees say their benefits are one of the reasons they work where they do. 91% of employees said that getting health benefits through work is just as important as…