Through Work, Family and Health Networks The researchers found that by introducing flexibility into the workplace, the intervention Cardiovascular Health It is aimed at adults aged 45 and over and those at increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Over the course of the 12-month program, hundreds of adults from two industries — information technology and long-term care — participated in workplace wellness training, including identifying ways for organizations to support flexible schedules and helping managers and employees reduce or phase out low-value tasks. Before and after the intervention, employees participated in cardiovascular health screenings. Six indicators, including blood pressure, blood glucose, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, weight, and smoking, were calculated into a single cardiovascular disease risk score.
At the end of the study, the cardiovascular health of adults who participated in the program did not improve significantly. However, some older participants and those at high risk of cardiovascular disease did improve. These effects were equivalent to reducing their cardiovascular age by 5 to 10 years.
of study Published in American Journal of Public Health The research was supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health.
