High Stress and Negative Health Behaviors: A Five-Year Wellness Center Member Cohort Study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the association between having a high stress level and health behaviors in employees of an academic medical center.

Methods: Beginning January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2013, an annual survey was completed by 676 worksite wellness members.

Results: Each year, about one-sixth of members had a high stress level, high stress individuals visited the wellness center less often, and most years there was a significant relationship (P < 0.

Effect of a lifestyle therapy program using cardiac rehabilitation resources on metabolic syndrome components.

Purpose: To assess the effect of a lifestyle therapy program using cardiac rehabilitation (CR) resources for patients at risk for metabolic syndrome (MetS).

Methods: We designed a cardiometabolic program (CMP) using CR facilities and resources. We compared MetS components of 240 patients classified as either obese (body mass index, ≥30 kg/m) or hyperglycemic (fasting glucose, >100 mg/dL): 58 enrolled and completed the CMP, 59 signed up for the CMP but never attended or dropped out early (control 1) but had followup data, and 123 did not sign up for the CMP (control 2).