health and wellness

Walgreens launches 24/7 same-day delivery at nearly 400 stores

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In the e-commerce era, customers expect to be able to order and receive anything, anywhere at any...

Enterprise Fleet recap: How health and wellness can improve driver retention

This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ Enterprise Fleet Summit.

TOPIC: How health and wellness can improve driver retention.

DETAILS: Truck drivers face numerous obstacles to leading a healthy lifestyle, but these obstacles can be overcome. Fleets can use wellness plans to recruit and retain drivers as well as drive down insurance costs.

SPEAKERS: Dr. Mark Manera, founder and CEO of The Trucking Fitness Company (TFC), and FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey.

BIO: As a physical therapist working...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/enterprise-fleet-recap-how-health-and-wellness-can-improve-driver-retention

Helping drivers stay healthy — Taking the Hire Road

In a job that requires a lot of sitting, eating on the go and isolation, truck drivers struggle to set aside time for their health. One young and motivated entrepreneur is working to help.

“Drivers’ health is one of those issues that is easier to sweep under the rug and forget that it’s there rather than actually provide a solution,” said Mark Manera, founder of The Trucking Fitness Co.

According to Manera, there are roughly 4 million full-time truck drivers in North America and 85% are...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/helping-drivers-stay-healthy-taking-the-hire-road

High school CDL curriculum incorporates interactive fitness program

The best way to live healthy is to start habits early. That is the goal of one Patterson, California, high school truck driving instructor, who has revamped his curriculum with a fitness app to emphasize the benefits of staying active and eating well as a truck driver.

“We want to make sure that those who choose this industry are going to have long and healthy careers,” said Dave Dein, an instructor at Patterson High School.

Through its partnership with the Next Generation in Trucking Association...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/high-school-cdl-curriculum-incorporates-interactive-fitness-program

Uber Eats partners with Hims & Hers, will deliver in 12 markets

Uber Eats partners with telehealth platform Hims & Hers to deliver personal care products to 12 markets

Uber wants in on the health and wellness space. The rideshare and food delivery giant is partnering with telehealth platform Hims & Hers (NYSE: HIMS) to deliver personal care and health products to Uber Eats customers in 12 markets, including Los Angeles, Seattle, Miami, Philadelphia and Austin, Texas.

Uber (NYSE: UBER), which launched Uber Health — a service that allows health care organizations to arrange rides for patients — in 2018, has been dipping its toes into the health and wellness...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-eats-partners-with-hims-hers-will-deliver-in-12-markets

10 exercises for truckers at rest stops

Here are 10 exercises for truckers.

Exercising while at rest stops and gas stations is a great way for truckers to stay healthy and keep moving. Here are some exercises chosen for truckers because they are effective and require little equipment, space and time.

Walking lunges

It’s easy for drivers to find space to do walking lunges around their truck or at rest stops. Truckers should try to keep the angles between their thighs and calves at 90 degrees to protect knees and ensure an effective workout.

Walking lunge demonstration

Kettle...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/10-exercises-for-truckers-at-rest-stops

5 healthy snacks for truckers on the road

Truckers rely on healthy snacks for long days.

Truck drivers need to be alert and focused for long periods of time. A few minutes spent preparing these healthy snacks before drivers’ shifts can help them stay energized and satisfied while saving them money on the road. 

Fruit

Fruit contains many vitamins and minerals that can give drivers the energy they need to get through a long day. According to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, eating plenty of fruit can help lower the risk of heart disease and stroke while positively...

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