In recent years there has been an alarming increase in obesity in the United
States. It’s now considered a national epidemic and is a leading cause of heart
disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, arthritis and other health problems.
Ultimately, obesity decreases life expectancy by about seven years. Capitalizing
on the fact that most individuals spend a majority of their time at work, Aurora
Health Care has started offering an employer-based wellness program called Get
Moving Wisconsin.
This program, which can be started at little cost to employers, promotes
moderate physical activity, chiefly walking, among employees. This not only
helps fight obesity and promotes a healthier lifestyle, studies have shown it
also increases morale and helps employees achieve greater job satisfaction.
Since Aurora began its own walking program on May 1, more than 12,000
employees and family members have signed up to participate.
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resources about obesity.
For information about Aurora's "Get Moving Wisconsin" program,
click here.
This program, which can be started at little cost to employers, promotes
moderate physical activity, chiefly walking, among employees. This not only
helps fight obesity and promotes a healthier lifestyle, studies have shown it
also increases morale and helps employees achieve greater job satisfaction. 
