May 28, 2015
For this CEO, mindful management means yoga for employees eMindful highlighted as the mindfulness provider to Aetna. Includes clip of eMindful’s teacher, Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D. Video Transcript JUDY WOODRUFF: Now to a story about a high-profile and unusual CEO, whose own philosophy and unique life experience has influenced the way things operate day to day … Continued
April 30, 2015
On CNBC recently, Deepak Chopra, MD, described the usefulness of meditation for people on Wall Street. Yes, Wall Street. Just like its use is growing in police departments, military units, classrooms, and workplaces. Speaking about a friend who manages a hedge fund, he said, “His entire staff meditates. I know many others now on Wall … Continued
April 30, 2015
Our goal here is simple: To give you information that you find useful. Our media center will be the place you can find the latest information on eMindful and mindfulness. It’s for: Reporters Bloggers Industry analysts Consultants Brokers HR executive Or anyone with an interest in how applied mindfulness and e-learning help create great workplaces … Continued
April 24, 2015
Mindfulness-based programs that target the root causes of chronic conditions are showing impressive results as a viable solution for improving employees’ health and productivity. Executive Summary Every demographic group in America is experiencing a dramatic rise in the occurrence of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses. With that comes a significant rise in … Continued
April 24, 2015
Executive Summary Mindfulness meditation is known to improve symptoms of many physical and mental health conditions. However, the group settings in which mindfulness meditation typically is taught can be problematic for many participants, either because of inconvenient scheduling or because people are averse to sharing in public. A recent study by researchers at Oregon Health … Continued
April 24, 2015
Metabolic Health in Small Bytes: Atena’s Thomas Lore Thomas Lore recalls that even in high school, he was the fat kid. And only 10 years removed, that seems like a lifetime ago for him. The twenty eight-year-old software developer from Southington, Connecticut watched his weight creep up to 256 pounds. A confluence of events, including … Continued
April 24, 2015
Metabolic Health in Small Bytes Course– Christine Beaird In January 2010, at age 39, Christine Beaird suffered a loss unknown to most men or women her age. She lost her soul mate and husband. In her grief, she found herself depressed and seeking comfort in eating. As her energy, drive, and activity levels diminished, her … Continued