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February is Heart Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on cardiovascular wellness and encourage employees to take proactive steps toward a healthier heart. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but the good news is that lifestyle changes, preventive care, and employer-sponsored benefits can make a significant impact.
By leveraging employee benefits such as health savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), lifestyle spending accounts (LSAs), and wellness programs, employers can help their workforce prioritize heart health all year long.
Routine checkups and screenings can detect heart-related conditions early. Employees can use their HSA or FSA funds to cover:
Encouraging employees to take advantage of free preventive care covered by most health insurance plans is another way to promote heart health.
A healthy lifestyle is key to preventing heart disease. Employers can use wellness programs and LSAs to incentivize:
Consider offering discounts or reimbursements for employees investing in their fitness and well-being.
Chronic stress is a major risk factor for heart disease. Employers can support employees’ mental and emotional well-being by providing access to:
Many of these resources can be covered through LSAs or included in workplace wellness initiatives.
Financial stress can contribute to high blood pressure and anxiety. Employers can help by:
As an employer, investing in heart health awareness benefits both your workforce and your organization. Healthier employees mean fewer sick days, higher productivity, and a more engaged team.
This Heart Health Awareness Month, encourage your employees to take advantage of the benefits available to them and make heart-healthy choices that last a lifetime.
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