{"id":1043,"date":"2024-06-22T23:34:41","date_gmt":"2024-06-23T03:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/Medwell_blog\/?p=1043"},"modified":"2024-06-22T23:34:41","modified_gmt":"2024-06-23T03:34:41","slug":"open-enrollment-alert-empower-employees-with-interactive-wellness-portal-teaching-the-worlds-healthiest-lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/Medwell_blog\/?p=1043","title":{"rendered":"Open Enrollment Alert: Empower Employees with Interactive Wellness Portal\u00a0Teaching the World\u2019s Healthiest Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1044 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/Medwell_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/open-enrollment-concept-reminder-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Reminder about open enrollment\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/Medwell_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/open-enrollment-concept-reminder-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/Medwell_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/open-enrollment-concept-reminder-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/Medwell_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/open-enrollment-concept-reminder-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/Medwell_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/open-enrollment-concept-reminder-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/Medwell_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/open-enrollment-concept-reminder-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>With open enrollment starting November 1, 2024, now is the time to analyze health benefit offerings for employees. Studies show that having a healthy workforce allows employers to have lower absenteeism rates with more productive employees. Health benefits are also important for recruiting and retention with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplekeep.com\/blog\/how-to-start-offering-employee-health-benefits\">87% of employees<\/a> reporting they value health benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/\">Mediterranean Wellness<\/a>, our comprehensive wellness portal helps improve employee health with tailored programs that incorporate the principles of the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Our platform solutions are comprehensive and built to easily adapt to the needs of every client.\u00a0The portal includes: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Challenges to motivate employees with our library of exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, and weight management activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Wellness education resources for employees to participate in lunch-n-learns, find new recipes and complete audio and video coaching.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Biometrics presented in a user-friendly and at-a-glance view to provide employees with their health data and recommendations to improve their wellness.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Mojo Incentive Points to give employees a fun incentive to engage with the platform. Incentive points can be applied to any program and traded in for any incentive arranged by the client.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Predictive Analytics to address health problems and costs before they even happen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Disease management to provide health coaching to bring high risk, high-cost conditions back into a healthy range.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The Mediterranean Lifestyle is renowned for its health benefits and is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/mediterrean-diet-healthiest-best-overall-2024-1\">consistently hailed as the best overall diet<\/a> by <em>U.S. News and World Report<\/em><em>. <\/em>The Mediterranean approach promotes long-term wellbeing, and as a result helps lose weight in the process. For employers seeking opportunities to improve the health, well-being, and productivity of their workforces, the Mediterranean lifestyle is a model for a balanced and healthy life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>The Basics<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1030 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/Medwell_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Med-Diet-Foods-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Med Diet Foods\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/Medwell_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Med-Diet-Foods-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/Medwell_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Med-Diet-Foods-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/Medwell_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Med-Diet-Foods-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/Medwell_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Med-Diet-Foods-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/Medwell_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Med-Diet-Foods.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/mediterranean-diet\/art-20047801#:~:text=The%20foundation%20of%20the%20Mediterranean,only%20once%20in%20a%20while.\">Mediterranean diet<\/a> is characterized by an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and olive oil. Fish and poultry are preferred over red meat and dairy products are consumed in moderation. Carbohydrates like bread and pasta are not off-limits, as long as they are made from whole grains and enjoyed in appropriate portions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>More Than a Diet <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The Mediterranean approach is more than what you eat, it is also how you eat. Meals are enjoyed slowly, allowing time to savor each dish and engage in meaningful conversation with family and friends.\u00a0This lifestyle is a cultural phenomenon deeply rooted in history and tradition. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized the Mediterranean diet as <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34006993\/#:~:text=Abstract.%20In%202010%2C%20the%20Mediterranean%20diet%20was,particularly%20the%20sharing%20and%20consumption%20of%20food.\">\u201ca cultural heritage of humanity\u201d<\/a> in 2010, acknowledging its significance beyond mere nutrition. At its core, the Mediterranean diet reflects a holistic approach to wellness, integrating nutrition, local food production, biodiversity, culture and sustainability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Bringing the Mediterranean Way to the Workforce <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Mediterranean Wellness can help employers support employees in transitioning to the Mediterranean lifestyle and diet. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/medwell_broker.html\">Our full-service portal<\/a> provides end-to-end solutions, fully customized to an organization\u2019s specifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">For more information or a demo, contact <a href=\"mailto:info@mymedwellness.com\">info@mymedwellness.com<\/a> and follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/\">Mediterranean Wellness<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/mediterranean-wellness-llc\/posts\/?feedView=all\">LinkedIn<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With open enrollment starting November 1, 2024, now is the time to analyze health benefit offerings for employees. 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