Health and Well-being Benefits of Spending Time in Forests: Systematic Review

Shutterstock Spending time in forests, hiking in mountains, and just being outside can lead to significant health benefits. Studies have shown that walking in the w.....»»

A growing body of research links nature therapy with physical and mental health benefits, as well as boosting productivity......»»

Americans increased spending in January for the first time in three months after the government sent $600 stimulus checks to families and boosted unemployment benefits as part of effort to shore up the economy......»»

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American Express Co. is adding more perks for its card members as well as more small-business benefits as part of a push to grow customers amid a slowdown in consumer spending due to the coronavirus pandemic. Among the new limited-time deals, the .....»»

Many people are spending many more hours at home with their families and thinking about what the future holds. Life has changed for everyone, often with drastically altered schedules, finances and job structure. This new reality presents an opport.....»»

The temporary leave will begin on Sunday and furloughed employees will retain their health benefits at no cost for.....»»

Kaiser Permanente workers on the frontlines of COVID-19 received added benefits from the healthcare giant on Monday on Monday after an agreement was reached with their unions. The Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions, which is a collection of labor uni.....»»

Yves Herman/Reuters Alteon Health, based in Maryland, is one of the largest hospital staffing companies in the US. They recently announced 20% salary cuts and suspension of paid time off and retirement benefits for provide.....»»

Despite spending hours running other people’s errands while risking their lives, gig economy workers rarely enjoy the full scope of protections and benefits often enjoyed by employees of other companies......»»

Small businesses are the backbone of California’s prosperous economy. We’ve made progress with access to health care, retirement, workplace benefits and more. Now it is time for us to champion sustainability. Our state needs us. About a quarte.....»»

If you failed to use all the money in your health-care flexible spending account in 2019, you're running out of time to do so. March 15 is the deadline for employees who received a reprieve from their employers. Here's how to best use the money......»»

Claudia Totir/Getty Images The Mediterranean diet was ranked the top diet out of 35 eating patterns for the third year in a row by US News & World Report, thanks to its many proven health benefits and eas.....»»

Four of the top seven investment recipients were in the medical industry, a long-time strong suit for the Twin Cities......»»

UnitedHealth Group Inc on Tuesday raised its 2019 earnings forecast for the third time this year, bolstered by higher revenue at its unit that manages pharmacy benefits as well as its core health insurance business......»»

Free gym memberships, 100% paid health care and unlimited PTO are among perks and benefits given at the businesses toppi.....»»

Whole Foods will eliminate medical benefits for part-time workers company-wide starting January 1. As Business Insider reported last week, the grocery chain stated the health care cut was made “to better meet the needs of our business and create.....»»

Whole Foods Market, the Austin-based grocery store chain owned by Amazon, plans to cut health benefits for about 1,800 part-time workers next year. The move could be a notable business opportunity for companies that offer health care alternatives.....»»

Whole Foods plans to cut health benefits for the grocery chain's part-time workers, the.....»»

Less than 2% of its workforce, or 1,900 employees, will no longer be eligible for medical coverage in 2020......»»