Wellness resources can be difficult to sort through. Parkview Workplace Wellness recommends a few websites that are credible and trustworthy. Use these sites to help your organization develop a wellness program or for personalized “get healthy” plans. This information can be used to help determine the focus of a wellness program.
www.welcoa.org -- Wellness Council of America will help your organization develop and sustain a wellness program. This site will give you tips on how to implement the program and develop unique ideas for your program.
www.nationalwellness.org – National Wellness Institute is a non-profit organization that promotes wellness on a global level. This site offers many online resources to help develop your wellness leaders such as webinars and certifications.
www.health.gov/nhic -- National Health Information Center will help you get in touch with health professionals that can answer difficult wellness questions. This website is a referral website.
www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi -- National Heart Lung and Blood Institute will allow employees to check their BMI online. Input demographics about yourself and determine a healthy weight and calculate a healthy Body Mass Index.
www.mypyramid.gov -- A government website that will allow you to develop a personalized eating plan based on your lifestyle. This site will also help you determine food choices based on Dietary Food Guidelines in place by the FDA.
www.healthierus.gov – A government website that is dedicated to helping individuals find a way to build a healthier lifestyle. Website will give diet suggestions and physical activity suggestions for visitors to follow.