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Menopause Women are not prepared and experience lack of communication and support, feel isolated and face shame around the topic. Peri- and menopausal women may have persistent and bothersome symptoms that impact QoL. Bone density decreases with menopause which puts women at risk for osteoporosis.   Uterine Fibroids Despite 25% to 50% of women with […]

An eye doctor can detect signs of more than 270 systemic conditions in a comprehensive eye exam– many of which may be chronic afflictions that carry significant risk to an individual’s overall health, like diabetes and high blood pressure. (American Optometric Association). This detection can be critical in managing healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes,

Company Overview As a leader in biopharmaceuticals, Merck & Co. Inc. focuses on research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. Industry: Pharmaceuticals Employees: ~27,000 U.S. Employees Headquarters: Rahway, New Jersey   Opportunity Merck & Co. Inc. has made diversity & inclusion a cornerstone of

In today’s fast-paced world, organizations are realizing the importance of employee wellbeing to drive productivity and success. Dow, a global manufacturing company with over 40,000 employees in 60 countries, understands the power of putting people first. They have partnered with Personify Health, formerly known as Virgin Pulse, harnessing the digital capabilities of their platform, to

Siemens Energy is a leading energy technology company that empowers customers to meet the growing global demand for energy. They are committed to making sustainable, reliable and affordable energy possible. After its spin-off from Siemens Energy AG in September of 2020, Siemens Energy needed to develop their comprehensive HR and benefits strategy. While their divestiture

Productive teams thrive in workplace cultures that value positive mental health. According to a Forbes survey, 70% of people say their supervisors have a greater impact on their mental health than their therapist or behavioral health provider. 63% of responders say positive mental health makes them more committed to their work. Employers have a tremendous opportunity to

Doctors use the term “hypertension” to describe both the general condition called high blood pressure as well as the specific condition called high intraocular pressure (IOP). Ocular hypertension is a condition where the pressure in your eyes is too high. Some possible causes of ocular hypertension include: High blood pressure Stress Certain medications A diet

Employers know that to attract and retain top talent they need to offer comprehensive benefits that produce supportive cultures. But unfortunately, many women in the workforce still see gaps between the expectation and reality of what their employers have to offer. For example, more than 1/3 of women have skipped medical care due to costs not

Employees with strong financial health experience better overall wellbeing and bring their best selves to the work. Tracking financial health is essential in today’s workplace to understand the current financial mindset of your employees across the globe to determine the right course of action to support disparate employee wellbeing needs. nudge checks the financial health

The cost and accessibility of drugs have become unavoidable challenges for the healthcare industry – and anyone needing to fill their prescription. Plans, providers, and patients have been poorly served by the traditional Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) model that too often drives up cost, limits choice, and obscures information. Beyond drugs’ efficacy – which can

Harsh weather conditions like cold temperatures and wind, mixed with hot air blasting from your heater, can be a recipe for dry eyes in the winter months. Symptoms of dry eyes can include burning and itchy eyes, blurred vision, and as odd as it may sound, watery eyes.   I have been told I have dry eyes,