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In the United States, 44 million adults – about one in five – have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. This is a rising health challenge that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education or career. Those living with depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders often experience strained
A report recently issued by the American Heart Association affirms the connection between mental and physical health. It calls for major employers to take the lead in changing the state of mental health today, notably, by ending the stigma associated with mental illness. That’s an urgent call. Mental illnesses are not just incapacitating by themselves.
Aramark Cuts Calories, Saturated Fat and Sodium in Millions of Meals, Boosts Fruits, Vegetables and Whole Grains with “Plant-Forward” Menu Additions PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 11, 2019 — Aramark, the largest U.S. based food service company, who serves two billion meals each year, and the American Heart Association (AHA), the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a
Bernard J. Tyson Chairman and CEO Kaiser Permanente Every dollar invested in scaling up treatment for depression and anxiety – the two most common mental health disorders – can generate a return of $4 in terms of improved wellbeing and increased ability to work. But the most important step toward improving mental health will be
The power of healthcare data gives rise to novel markers of cardiovascular disease and stroke in the earliest, preventable stages Stephen Rusckowski Chairman, President and CEO Quest Diagnostics CHICAGO, Nov.11, 2018 — Developing novel approaches to understand cardiovascular health and pre-disease is the cornerstone strategy of One Brave Idea™, a research initiative led by Dr.
Aramark and the American Heart Association call on companies and organizations to invest in employees’ health and wellbeing by Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization fighting cardiovascular diseases, including stroke. Eric Foss, CEO of Aramark For more than half of today’s workforce, lunch is defined as
Innovative “Healthy for Life® 20 By 20” takes silver award in health category DALLAS, May 24, 2018 –The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease, and Aramark, the largest U.S. food service company serving two billion meals each year, are thrilled their Healthy for Life® 20 By 20
American Heart Association and co-investors Philips and UPMC to fund pioneering healthcare products and solutions for patients, scientists and providers through Cardeation Capital venture capital fund With cardiovascular disease on the rise and costs heading to $1 trillion in the U.S., ground-breaking developments in diagnostics, treatments and care are urgently needed. To assure that effective
Nestlé Launches Global Nestlé for Healthier Kids Initiative in the U.S. through Partnership with the YMCA New Jersey State Alliance Nestlé will bring its global flagship initiative, Nestlé for Healthier Kids to the United States through a kick-off event in Newark, N.J. today, that introduces the “Start Healthy, Stay Healthy” program. Globally, Nestlé for Healthier
Nestlé for Healthier Kids Today, more than 2 billion people in the world are overweight or obese and 800 million are malnourished. This calls for action. At Nestlé, we believe that by helping new generations eat and drink better and move more, we enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. View Video
