Monthly Health Topics
Inspire healthy living year-round with these featured topic emails, posters and more. Build your schedule based on the suggested monthly topics or develop a custom calendar for your business.
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Brain Health
Studies show that companies investing in cognitive health programs see a positive correlation between employee happiness and business success.17 While cognitive function can be affected at any stage in life due to stress, burnout, and lack of sleep, age-related cognitive decline is also on the rise. With an aging workforce, it’s important to consider long-term brain health alongside short-term mental fitness.
Research indicates that nearly 1 in 9 adults aged 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease,18 with many individuals experiencing cognitive decline before formal diagnosis.19 By providing tools and resources for brain health, you can help employees of all ages stay sharp, engaged, and resilient.
During Brain Awareness Month, take meaningful steps to foster a brain-healthy workplace. Promote open conversations, provide education on cognitive wellness, and offer resources that support mental agility and long-term well-being. Learn more at kp.org/brainhealth, the Alzheimer’s Association, and other health organizations.
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Cancer Prevention
Use this cancer conversations guide as an actionable resource to champion prevention in the workplace and normalize difficult conversations surrounding cancer. Empower your employees to learn about cancer risks, prevention, screening, and care with these helpful resources and tools.

Diabetes Management
Diabetes management can be made easier when your employees have the right resources at their disposal. Learn how KP's proactive approach to diabetes care helps minimize employee health risks. Help your employees understand how they can prevent and manage diabetes.

Depression Screening
Depression screening can help anyone – including your employees. Learn about the benefits of creating a stigma-free workplace and how it's key to tackling the mental health crisis. Share these resources to help your employees fight back against depression.

Sleep Management
Poor sleep is common among working-age adults and is linked to many negative workplace outcomes. Research shows inadequate sleep and poor sleep quality contribute to increased employee stress, depression, and fatigue, further impacting employee health and job performance.20
The effects of chronic insufficient sleep extend beyond individual well-being, significantly affecting businesses and the economy. According to the CDC, only 61% of adults consistently get the recommended 7 or more hours of sleep per night.21 Workplace consequences, such as reduced productivity and increased errors, cost employers $1,200 to $3,100 per employee every year.22
You can help mitigate these risks by exploring our Rest and Revive Toolkit for resources that support healthy sleep habits.
Footnotes:
1Charlie Waters, “8 Reasons Why Fitness in the Office is Important
,” Occupational Health & Safety, February 8, 2023.
2“Benefits of Physical Activity
,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, April 24, 2024.
3Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2018.
4Dhruv Kazi et al., “Forecasting the Economic Burden of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke in the United States Through 2050: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association,” American Heart Association Journal, June 4, 2024.
5Bureau of Labor Statistics, American Time Use Survey 2023 Results, June 27, 2024.
6“Social Connection,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, March 27, 2024.
7Tim Dall et al., “Assessing the Economic Impact of Obesity and Overweight on Employers: Identifying Paths Toward Work Force Health and Well-Being
,” GlobalData, February 2024.
8“Consequences of Obesity
,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, July 15, 2022.
9Yarden Segal, Sasidhar Gunturu, “Psychological Issues Associated With Obesity
,” National Library of Medicine, May 2, 2024.
10Julie Thompson, “Why You Need to Worry About Employee Burnout
,” Business.com, updated December 12, 2024.
11Ryan Pendell, “Employee Wellbeing Starts at Work
,” Gallup Workplace, July 20, 2022.
12Iseult Morgan, “Employees Want Wellbeing From Their Job, and They’ll Leave to Find It
,” Gallup Workplace, August 3, 2021.
13“New Mental Health Cost Calculator Shows Why Investing in Mental Health is Good for Business
,” National Safety Council, May 13, 2021.
14 The State of Organizations 2023
, McKinsey & Company, 2023.
15Chloe Donelan, “Why Should Mental Health Be a Priority in the Workplace?
,” John Hopkins University, May 17, 2023.
16“National Surveys Reveal Disconnect Between Employees and Employers Around Mental Health Need
,” McKinsey & Company, April 21, 2021.
17Steven Sokoler, “The Business Case for Mental Health: Investing in Employee Well-Being,” Forbes, July 30, 2024.
18“2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures,” Alzheimer’s Association, accessed February 28, 2025.
https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/facts-figures19Nicola M. Payton, et al, “Trajectories of Cognitive Decline and Dementia Development: A 12-year Longitudinal Study,” Alzheimer’s and Dementia, June 17, 2022, p. 857-867.
20Jiaxi Peng et al., “The Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Occupational Well-Being in Employees: The Mediating Role of Occupational Self-Efficacy,” Frontiers in Psychology, January 27, 2023.
21”FastStats: Sleep in Adults,” CDC, May 15, 2024.
22Sara Mosqueda, “How Sleep Loss Impacts Employees and Costs Companies,” Security Management, November 7, 2023.