Last week the Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services initiated a program that should have small employers sitting up and taking notice! The new Wellness Tax Credit is the sort of legislation we love – legislation that helps employers … Continue reading
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The Triple Crown of Prevention
The past couple months have been exciting for LeanWagon. Since joining the Healthbox venture accelerator, we’ve been immersed in the industry, elbow-to-elbow with nine amazing healthcare startups. We knew going in what a great opportunity the Healthbox program was. What … Continue reading
Finding the Unicorn (A Wellness Program That Actually Works)
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As you may have noticed, LeanWagon is giving itself a major makeover. Since we started in 2011, we have grown from a simple weight-loss platform to an all-around, coach-led wellness program provider for mid-size employers. So we thought it’d be … Continue reading
Celebrate Food Day With A Wellness Workshop
LeanWagon celebrates Food Day by offering discounted Wellness Workshops to thousands of people on Food Day on October 24th. Since LeanWagon’s mission is to make people healthier by bringing health coaching to everyone we are proud to offer dozens of … Continue reading
Wild Adventures with Barefoot Running
About The Author: Bob Butterworth of Zenwerks is a dedicated barefoot running enthusiast. Rae Heim runs barefoot. The eighteen-year-old running enthusiast is determined to complete a journey across the entire United States from Boston to Huntington Beach, California. She plans to get … Continue reading
Go Raw: The Joy of the All-Mighty Salad!
It’s hard to find excuses to not eat your veggies every day when the list of known benefits far outweighs any reason to leave them out. According to Harvard University, reduced risk of stroke, heart disease, certain cancers, digestive issues … Continue reading
Tips for Making Your Veggie-Eating Goals Easy
For optimal health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends eating approximately 2 ½ cups of vegetables every day. Eating more vegetables is one of the more common health-improving goals people attempt to accomplish. Unfortunately, some of the best … Continue reading
How Much is Too Much Caffeine?
Millions of employees rely on foamy hazelnut lattes, iced cappucinos, or even (gasp!) plain black coffee to get them through the morning. Unfortunately, the feeling and flavor doesn’t last throughout the day and leads us craving more caffeine. Before you … Continue reading
Food Label Cheat Sheet
Consumers are flooded with different labels that imply healthy foods and pure ingredients. With all these terms it’s easy to lose sight of what’s truly “unprocessed” versus “processed” products with “whole” ingredients. Vague terms like “Natural” mislead consumers into thinking … Continue reading
Breakfast: No More Excuses
No more excuses for not eating breakfast because it’s here to stay on the LeanWagon. Major organizations, like the ADA and Mayoclinic, all stress the importance of eating breakfast. Skipping breakfast to be ahead of the morning rush or to … Continue reading