WELL Feature FactsThis sheet of WELL facts focused around WELL features will help you create engaging easy-to-understand communications and marketing materials for your employees and other stakeholders You can utilize these talking points and quick facts in emails posters social media posts or other resources ndash or host them on your organizationrsquos intranet site

Please make sure to reference your final WELL scorecard to ensure the list and numbers of features described are accurate

Option 1 WELL Building Standard Overview

Did you knowhellipyour office has Number WELL Building Standard features integrated to support your health and well-being

Did you knowhellipthe space yoursquore in right now has achieved Number WELL features designed to improve air quality Now thatrsquos a breath of fresh air

Did you knowhellip in your indoor space there are Number WELL features incorporated to improve water quality so you can stay hydrated knowing that yoursquore drinking the cleanest healthiest water possible

Did you knowhellipNumber WELL features are supporting you to help make the healthy choice the easy choice when it comes to selecting nutritious food

Did you knowhellipyour space incorporates Number WELL features into the buildingrsquos design and operations to help you get more physical activity throughout the day

Did you knowhellipyour office uses Number WELL features to create optimal lighting conditions to help you feel more energized comfortable and productive during your day

Did you knowhellipyour office was designed with Number WELL features in mind to ensure your comfort needs ndash physical thermal olfactory and acoustic ndash are met each day

Did you knowhellipyour office has been transformed by implementing Number WELL features that optimize your cognitive and emotional health

Option 2 ldquoDid you knowhelliprdquo CampaignsDid you knowthe average person spends almost 90 of their time indoors

+ Almost 90 Thatrsquos about 22 hours each day Now think about those indoor spaces Are they good for your well-being Your office space now has Number features curated to improve your well-being Full quote ldquoNHAPS respondents reported spending an average of 87 of their time in enclosed buildings and about 6 of their time in enclosed vehiclesrdquo Source httpwwwnaturecomjesjournalv11n3pdf7500165apdf

AIR

Did you knowhellipyou breathe around 3000 gallons of air every day+ Each breath not only brings vital oxygen to your body but also carries thousands

of additional particles and contaminants Your office filters the air you breathe to ensure it is of high quality Full quote ldquoAir pollution is a problem for all of us The average adult breathes over 3000 gallons of air every day Children breathe even more air per pound of body weight and are more susceptible to air pollution Many air pollutants such as those that form urban smog and toxic compounds remain in the environment for long periods of time and are carried by the winds hundreds of miles from their originrdquoSource httpsdeveloperepagovair-pollution

Did you knowhellipindoor air quality can be 2-5 times worse than outdoor air quality Luckily Company Name is taking steps to improve indoor air quality through cutting-edge design and maintenance measures

Full quote ldquoThe EPA does not regulate indoor air even though concentrations of some common organic pollutants can be two to five times higher indoors than they are outsiderdquoSource Environmental Protection Agency Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) [Online] Jul 9 2012 httpwwwepagoviaqvochtml

WATER

Did you knowchlorine a chemical commonly found in drinking water for disinfectant purposes can be harmful in excess amounts

+ Chlorine is added to public water supplies through a process called chlorination to disinfect the water and kill germs In small doses chlorine is beneficial for the water supply In large doses it can have serious health effects Your buildingrsquos water has been tested to ensure your water is safe to consume Full quote ldquoChlorination is the process of adding chlorine to drinking water to disinfect it and kill germs Different processes can be used to achieve safe levels of chlorine in drinking water Chlorine is available as compressed elemental gas sodium hypochlorite solution (NaOCl) or solid calcium hypochlorite (Ca(OCl)2 1 While the chemicals could be harmful in high doses when they are added to water they all mix in and spread out resulting in low levels that kill germs but are still safe to drink 2rdquoSource httpwwwcdcgovhealthywaterdrinkingpublicchlorine-disinfectionhtml

Did you knowwomen should drink nine cups [more than two liters] of water daily And men should drink 13 cups [three liters] Do you get enough water to keep your body hydrated

+ Water is necessary for lubricating and cushioning joints and carrying nutrients and oxygen to cells among other essential bodily processes The conveniently located hydration stations around your office make staying hydrated easy

+ Track your water intake to determine if you may be dehydrated If so drink upFull quote The Institute of Medicine determined that an adequate intake (AI) for men is roughly about 13 cups (3 liters) of total beverages a day The AI for women is about 9 cups (22 liters) of total beverages a daySource Staff MC Nutrition and healthy eating water How much should you drink every day Mayo Clinic September 2014 httpwwwmayoclinicorghealthy-lifestylenutrition-and-healthy-eatingin-depthwaterart-20044256 Accessed December 8 2016httpdxdoiorg103389fnhum201300363httpdxdoiorg103389fnhum201300363httpdxdoiorg103389fnhum201300363httpdxdoiorg103389fnhum201300363

Option 2 ldquoDid you knowhelliprdquo CampaignsDid you knowthe average person spends almost 90 of their time indoors

+ Almost 90 Thatrsquos about 22 hours each day Now think about those indoor spaces Are they good for your well-being Your office space now has Number features curated to improve your well-being Full quote ldquoNHAPS respondents reported spending an average of 87 of their time in enclosed buildings and about 6 of their time in enclosed vehiclesrdquo Source httpwwwnaturecomjesjournalv11n3pdf7500165apdf

AIR

Did you knowhellipyou breathe around 3000 gallons of air every day+ Each breath not only brings vital oxygen to your body but also carries thousands

of additional particles and contaminants Your office filters the air you breathe to ensure it is of high quality Full quote ldquoAir pollution is a problem for all of us The average adult breathes over 3000 gallons of air every day Children breathe even more air per pound of body weight and are more susceptible to air pollution Many air pollutants such as those that form urban smog and toxic compounds remain in the environment for long periods of time and are carried by the winds hundreds of miles from their originrdquoSource httpsdeveloperepagovair-pollution

Did you knowhellipindoor air quality can be 2-5 times worse than outdoor air quality Luckily Company Name is taking steps to improve indoor air quality through cutting-edge design and maintenance measures

Full quote ldquoThe EPA does not regulate indoor air even though concentrations of some common organic pollutants can be two to five times higher indoors than they are outsiderdquoSource Environmental Protection Agency Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) [Online] Jul 9 2012 httpwwwepagoviaqvochtml

WATER

Did you knowchlorine a chemical commonly found in drinking water for disinfectant purposes can be harmful in excess amounts

+ Chlorine is added to public water supplies through a process called chlorination to disinfect the water and kill germs In small doses chlorine is beneficial for the water supply In large doses it can have serious health effects Your buildingrsquos water has been tested to ensure your water is safe to consume Full quote ldquoChlorination is the process of adding chlorine to drinking water to disinfect it and kill germs Different processes can be used to achieve safe levels of chlorine in drinking water Chlorine is available as compressed elemental gas sodium hypochlorite solution (NaOCl) or solid calcium hypochlorite (Ca(OCl)2 1 While the chemicals could be harmful in high doses when they are added to water they all mix in and spread out resulting in low levels that kill germs but are still safe to drink 2rdquoSource httpwwwcdcgovhealthywaterdrinkingpublicchlorine-disinfectionhtml

Did you knowwomen should drink nine cups [more than two liters] of water daily And men should drink 13 cups [three liters] Do you get enough water to keep your body hydrated

+ Water is necessary for lubricating and cushioning joints and carrying nutrients and oxygen to cells among other essential bodily processes The conveniently located hydration stations around your office make staying hydrated easy

+ Track your water intake to determine if you may be dehydrated If so drink upFull quote The Institute of Medicine determined that an adequate intake (AI) for men is roughly about 13 cups (3 liters) of total beverages a day The AI for women is about 9 cups (22 liters) of total beverages a daySource Staff MC Nutrition and healthy eating water How much should you drink every day Mayo Clinic September 2014 httpwwwmayoclinicorghealthy-lifestylenutrition-and-healthy-eatingin-depthwaterart-20044256 Accessed December 8 2016httpdxdoiorg103389fnhum201300363httpdxdoiorg103389fnhum201300363httpdxdoiorg103389fnhum201300363httpdxdoiorg103389fnhum201300363

WATER

Did you knowchlorine a chemical commonly found in drinking water for disinfectant purposes can be harmful in excess amounts

+ Chlorine is added to public water supplies through a process called chlorination to disinfect the water and kill germs In small doses chlorine is beneficial for the water supply In large doses it can have serious health effects Your buildingrsquos water has been tested to ensure your water is safe to consume Full quote ldquoChlorination is the process of adding chlorine to drinking water to disinfect it and kill germs Different processes can be used to achieve safe levels of chlorine in drinking water Chlorine is available as compressed elemental gas sodium hypochlorite solution (NaOCl) or solid calcium hypochlorite (Ca(OCl)2 1 While the chemicals could be harmful in high doses when they are added to water they all mix in and spread out resulting in low levels that kill germs but are still safe to drink 2rdquoSource httpwwwcdcgovhealthywaterdrinkingpublicchlorine-disinfectionhtml

Did you knowwomen should drink nine cups [more than two liters] of water daily And men should drink 13 cups [three liters] Do you get enough water to keep your body hydrated

+ Water is necessary for lubricating and cushioning joints and carrying nutrients and oxygen to cells among other essential bodily processes The conveniently located hydration stations around your office make staying hydrated easy

+ Track your water intake to determine if you may be dehydrated If so drink upFull quote The Institute of Medicine determined that an adequate intake (AI) for men is roughly about 13 cups (3 liters) of total beverages a day The AI for women is about 9 cups (22 liters) of total beverages a daySource Staff MC Nutrition and healthy eating water How much should you drink every day Mayo Clinic September 2014 httpwwwmayoclinicorghealthy-lifestylenutrition-and-healthy-eatingin-depthwaterart-20044256 Accessed December 8 2016httpdxdoiorg103389fnhum201300363httpdxdoiorg103389fnhum201300363httpdxdoiorg103389fnhum201300363httpdxdoiorg103389fnhum201300363

NOURISHMENT

Did you knowhellipthat about 60 of American caloric intake consists of ultra-processed foods

+ There is little nutritional value in a significant number of the calories most people consume daily Because of WELL more of the food you have access to in your office is nourishing Visit the kitchen to see whatrsquos new

+ What percentage of the foods you consume actively fuel your body and keep it running smoothly Think about how you feel after you eat lunch Whatrsquos the difference in your energy level when you eat pizza or when you eat a nutrient-rich saladFull quote ldquoUltra-processed foods comprised 579 of energy intake and contributed 897 of the energy intake from added sugars ldquoSource Steele EM Baraldi LG da Costa Louzada ML Moubarac J-C Ultra-processed foods and added sugars in the US diet evidence from a nationally representative cross-sectional study BJM Open 20166(3)

Did you knowhellipthat 75 of the American populationrsquos diet is low in vegetables fruit dairy and oils

+ Regular consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables can help build a healthy diet lowering your risk of cancer diabetes heart disease and obesity

+ Consuming plants cooked or raw is a necessary part of maintaining a healthy diet Plants provide our body with essential vitamins and nutrients as well as waterFull quote ldquoThree-fourths of the population has an eating pattern that is low in vegetables fruits dairy and oilsrdquoSource Burwell SM Vilsack TJ Chapter 2 Shifts needed to align with healthy eating patterns Dietary Guidelines 2015-202 httpshealthgovdietaryguidelines2015guidelineschapter-2current-eating-patterns-in-the-united-states Accessed December 8 2016

Did you knowhellipthat daily caloric intake in America has jumped 9 since 1971 + In 2010 the daily caloric intake was 2173 For most people sugary foods

predominate the top 10 sources of these calories How many calories do you consume daily

+ WELL aims to decrease the number of unhealthy calories consumed daily by making fruit vegetables and unprocessed foods easily accessible to people in WELL Certified spacesFull quote ldquoAn analysis of data from NHANES 2005ndash2006 showed that the top 10 sources of calories among adults were grain-based desserts yeast breads chicken and chicken mixed dishes sodaenergysports drinks alcoholic beverages pizza tortillas burritos tacos pasta and pasta dishes beef and beef mixed dishes and dairy dessertsSource Trends in energy intake among adults in the United States findings from NHANES Ford ES and Dietz WH 4 April 2013 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Vol 97 pp 848-853 httpajcnnutritionorgcontent974848fullpdf+html

Did you knowhellippoor diet is linked to a 66 increased risk of loss of productivity + Food is your fuel Your space is designed to help you make healthy food choices

so you can give your body the best possible nourishmentFull quote ldquoEating unhealthily is linked with a 66 increased risk of loss of productivityrdquoSource Merrill RM 2012 Presenteeism according to healthy behaviors physical health and work environment Population Health Management 15(5)293-301

LIGHT

Did you knowyour eyes are used for more than just seeing+ Your eyes take in visual and non-visual cues throughout the day which help to

shape your bodyrsquos sleepwake cycle or circadian rhythm Photoreceptors in the eyersquos retina help regulate this cycle which impacts how tired or awake you feel throughout the dayFull Quote ldquoA survey of 26 anatomical sites indicates that in humans melanopsin is expressed only in the eye In situ hybridization histochemistry shows that melanopsin expression is restricted to cells within the ganglion and amacrine cell layers of the primate and murine retinas Notably expression is not observed in retinal photoreceptor cells the opsin-containing cells of the outer retina that initiate vision The unique inner retinal localization of melanopsin suggests that it is not involved in image formation but rather may mediate nonvisual photoreceptive tasks such as the regulation of circadian rhythms and the acute suppression of pineal melatoninrdquoSource Provencio I Rodriguez IR Jiang G Hayes WP Moreira EF Rollag MD A novel human Opsin in the inner retina The Journal of Neuroscience 200020(2)600ndash605 httpwwwjneurosciorgcontent202600long Accessed December 8 2016

Did you knowlight is made up of different colors The resulting color temperatures have varied effects on the body

+ Exposure to blue light suppresses your melatonin and can shift your circadian rhythm We are exposed to blue light through many sources but screens such as our computers and smartphones are the largest perpetratorFull quote Harvard researchers and their colleagues conducted an experiment comparing the effects of 65 hours of exposure to blue light to exposure to green light of comparable brightness The blue light suppresses melatonin for about TWICE AS LONG as the green light and shifted circadian rhythms by twice as much 3 HOURS VS 15 HOURSSource Viola A James L Schlangen L Dijk D Blue-enriched white light in the workplace improves self-reported alertness performance and sleep quality Scandinavian journal of work environment amp health 200834(4)297ndash306 httpswwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed18815716 Accessed December 8 2016

Did you know that the electric lightbulb was invented in 1879 By 1960 over 99 of homes in the US had electric lights allowing people to stay up later work longer hours and be active later into the night

+ Electric lighting changed the way society worked allowing people to live work and play long after natural daylight vanished In a relatively short amount of time we went from dictating our lives by the rhythms of the sun to adopting new patterns and habits based on our regular exposure to electric lightingSource Wright Jr KP McHill AW Birks BR Griffin BR Rusterholz T Chinoy ED Entrainment of the Human Circadian Clock to the Natural Light-Dark Cycle Current Biology 201323(16)1554ndash1558

Did you knowelectric lighting can alter our circadian rhythm by pushing back bedtimes

+ Electric lighting is one of the most important inventions for mankind as it allowed people to live work and play long after daylight vanished Unfortunately sleep and other biological rhythms evolved in the natural light-dark cycle and electric lighting may disrupt these rhythms Specifically electric lighting has reduced the amount of natural sunlight most people are exposed to during the day and increased our exposure to light after sunset The WELL Building StandardTM

addresses this by setting circadian-appropriate levels for your electric light and encouraging access to natural daylightFull quote ldquoThe invention of electric lighting stimulated an industry that quickly spread through cities and towns across the countryhellipOver the course of the next half century two especially significant social effects became clear We gained control over light in homes and offices independent of the time of dayrdquoSource httpamericanhistorysiedulighting19thcentconsq19htm

Full quote ldquoWhen the sun went down our ancestorsrsquo activities were dramatically limited This was just as well because uncertainty and danger lurked in the darkness and it was considered safest to stay close to home But humans have always rebelled against the darkness Our first artificial lights were campfires and torches Oil-filled stone lamps were found deep in the cave at Lascaux France where they were used 30000 years ago to light Cro-Magnon artistsrsquo work Sometimes people even enlisted the help of animals for illumination They threaded an oily fish or bird with a wick and lit it or trapped fireflies in a cage Much later whale oil and gas street lamps in the 1800s made it fashionable and easier to socialize after dark And sleep patterns began to shift But it was electric light that changed everything Thomas Edisonrsquos ingenious filament bulb in 1879 swiftly became ubiquitous in much of the world As people became accustomed to light on demand our fundamental relationship to time changed as well Suddenly the night was open for business and we began to take advantage of it with greater and greater demands on our productivityrdquoSource httpsww2kqedorgscience20150120how-electric-light-changed-the-night

FITNESS

Did you knowhellip that standing burns 50 more calories per hour than sitting Company Name has invested in sit-stand desk options to enable you to burn

those extra calories throughout your workday Be sure to utilize your new desk and stand during some of your working hours

An easy way to burn more calories throughout the day is by taking a micro break Getting up to move around every now and then stimulates your body and could increase your metabolic rate substantially Full quote ldquoEven trivial physical activities increase metabolic rate substantially and it is the cumulative impact of a multitude of exothermic actions that culminate in an individuals daily NEATrdquoSource Levine J Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) Best practice amp research Clinical endocrinology amp metabolism 200216(4)679ndash702 httpswwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed12468415 Accessed December 8 2016ldquoSitting also burns about 50 fewer Calories per hour (083 kcalmin) than standing (exact caloric expenditure is dependent on body size weight and other individual factors)rdquoSource Standing-based office work shows encouraging signs of attenuating postprandial glycaemic excursion Buckley J et al 2 February 2014 Occupational and Environmental Medicine Vol 71 pp 109-11 httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed24297826 101136oemed-2013-101823

Did you knowhellip 86 of Americans sit for at least eight hours of their workday Sitting for prolonged amounts of time increases your risk for many adverse

health effects such as high blood pressure heart issues weight gain as well as chronic back and neck pain Take advantage of the sit-stand desks and flexible working options to reduce your sitting time and risk of chronic diseaseFull quote ldquoProlonged sitting has been shown to increase the risk of several adverse health conditions as well as premature mortalityrdquoSource Too much sitting ndash A health hazard Dunstan D et al 3 June 11 2012 Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice Vol 97 pp 368-376 httpwwwdiabetesresearchclinicalpracticecomarticleS0168-8227(12)00208-2abstract Full quote ldquoAs mentioned regular moderate-intensity exercise does not appear to negate the unhealthy consequences of sitting timemdasha 2010 review highlighted an association between sedentary time and adverse health effects that was not modified or changed by adjustment for exercise timerdquoSource Sedentary Behavior Emerging Evidence for a New Health Risk Owen N et al 12 2010 Mayo Clinic Proceedings Vol 85 pp 1138-1141 httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpmcarticlesPMC2996155R22httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpmcarticlesPMC2996155

Did you knowhellippoor diet is linked to a 66 increased risk of loss of productivity + Food is your fuel Your space is designed to help you make healthy food choices

so you can give your body the best possible nourishmentFull quote ldquoEating unhealthily is linked with a 66 increased risk of loss of productivityrdquoSource Merrill RM 2012 Presenteeism according to healthy behaviors physical health and work environment Population Health Management 15(5)293-301

LIGHT

Did you knowyour eyes are used for more than just seeing+ Your eyes take in visual and non-visual cues throughout the day which help to

shape your bodyrsquos sleepwake cycle or circadian rhythm Photoreceptors in the eyersquos retina help regulate this cycle which impacts how tired or awake you feel throughout the dayFull Quote ldquoA survey of 26 anatomical sites indicates that in humans melanopsin is expressed only in the eye In situ hybridization histochemistry shows that melanopsin expression is restricted to cells within the ganglion and amacrine cell layers of the primate and murine retinas Notably expression is not observed in retinal photoreceptor cells the opsin-containing cells of the outer retina that initiate vision The unique inner retinal localization of melanopsin suggests that it is not involved in image formation but rather may mediate nonvisual photoreceptive tasks such as the regulation of circadian rhythms and the acute suppression of pineal melatoninrdquoSource Provencio I Rodriguez IR Jiang G Hayes WP Moreira EF Rollag MD A novel human Opsin in the inner retina The Journal of Neuroscience 200020(2)600ndash605 httpwwwjneurosciorgcontent202600long Accessed December 8 2016

Did you knowlight is made up of different colors The resulting color temperatures have varied effects on the body

+ Exposure to blue light suppresses your melatonin and can shift your circadian rhythm We are exposed to blue light through many sources but screens such as our computers and smartphones are the largest perpetratorFull quote Harvard researchers and their colleagues conducted an experiment comparing the effects of 65 hours of exposure to blue light to exposure to green light of comparable brightness The blue light suppresses melatonin for about TWICE AS LONG as the green light and shifted circadian rhythms by twice as much 3 HOURS VS 15 HOURSSource Viola A James L Schlangen L Dijk D Blue-enriched white light in the workplace improves self-reported alertness performance and sleep quality Scandinavian journal of work environment amp health 200834(4)297ndash306 httpswwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed18815716 Accessed December 8 2016

Did you know that the electric lightbulb was invented in 1879 By 1960 over 99 of homes in the US had electric lights allowing people to stay up later work longer hours and be active later into the night

+ Electric lighting changed the way society worked allowing people to live work and play long after natural daylight vanished In a relatively short amount of time we went from dictating our lives by the rhythms of the sun to adopting new patterns and habits based on our regular exposure to electric lightingSource Wright Jr KP McHill AW Birks BR Griffin BR Rusterholz T Chinoy ED Entrainment of the Human Circadian Clock to the Natural Light-Dark Cycle Current Biology 201323(16)1554ndash1558

Did you knowelectric lighting can alter our circadian rhythm by pushing back bedtimes

+ Electric lighting is one of the most important inventions for mankind as it allowed people to live work and play long after daylight vanished Unfortunately sleep and other biological rhythms evolved in the natural light-dark cycle and electric lighting may disrupt these rhythms Specifically electric lighting has reduced the amount of natural sunlight most people are exposed to during the day and increased our exposure to light after sunset The WELL Building StandardTM

addresses this by setting circadian-appropriate levels for your electric light and encouraging access to natural daylightFull quote ldquoThe invention of electric lighting stimulated an industry that quickly spread through cities and towns across the countryhellipOver the course of the next half century two especially significant social effects became clear We gained control over light in homes and offices independent of the time of dayrdquoSource httpamericanhistorysiedulighting19thcentconsq19htm

Full quote ldquoWhen the sun went down our ancestorsrsquo activities were dramatically limited This was just as well because uncertainty and danger lurked in the darkness and it was considered safest to stay close to home But humans have always rebelled against the darkness Our first artificial lights were campfires and torches Oil-filled stone lamps were found deep in the cave at Lascaux France where they were used 30000 years ago to light Cro-Magnon artistsrsquo work Sometimes people even enlisted the help of animals for illumination They threaded an oily fish or bird with a wick and lit it or trapped fireflies in a cage Much later whale oil and gas street lamps in the 1800s made it fashionable and easier to socialize after dark And sleep patterns began to shift But it was electric light that changed everything Thomas Edisonrsquos ingenious filament bulb in 1879 swiftly became ubiquitous in much of the world As people became accustomed to light on demand our fundamental relationship to time changed as well Suddenly the night was open for business and we began to take advantage of it with greater and greater demands on our productivityrdquoSource httpsww2kqedorgscience20150120how-electric-light-changed-the-night

FITNESS

Did you knowhellip that standing burns 50 more calories per hour than sitting Company Name has invested in sit-stand desk options to enable you to burn

those extra calories throughout your workday Be sure to utilize your new desk and stand during some of your working hours

An easy way to burn more calories throughout the day is by taking a micro break Getting up to move around every now and then stimulates your body and could increase your metabolic rate substantially Full quote ldquoEven trivial physical activities increase metabolic rate substantially and it is the cumulative impact of a multitude of exothermic actions that culminate in an individuals daily NEATrdquoSource Levine J Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) Best practice amp research Clinical endocrinology amp metabolism 200216(4)679ndash702 httpswwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed12468415 Accessed December 8 2016ldquoSitting also burns about 50 fewer Calories per hour (083 kcalmin) than standing (exact caloric expenditure is dependent on body size weight and other individual factors)rdquoSource Standing-based office work shows encouraging signs of attenuating postprandial glycaemic excursion Buckley J et al 2 February 2014 Occupational and Environmental Medicine Vol 71 pp 109-11 httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed24297826 101136oemed-2013-101823

Did you knowhellip 86 of Americans sit for at least eight hours of their workday Sitting for prolonged amounts of time increases your risk for many adverse

health effects such as high blood pressure heart issues weight gain as well as chronic back and neck pain Take advantage of the sit-stand desks and flexible working options to reduce your sitting time and risk of chronic diseaseFull quote ldquoProlonged sitting has been shown to increase the risk of several adverse health conditions as well as premature mortalityrdquoSource Too much sitting ndash A health hazard Dunstan D et al 3 June 11 2012 Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice Vol 97 pp 368-376 httpwwwdiabetesresearchclinicalpracticecomarticleS0168-8227(12)00208-2abstract Full quote ldquoAs mentioned regular moderate-intensity exercise does not appear to negate the unhealthy consequences of sitting timemdasha 2010 review highlighted an association between sedentary time and adverse health effects that was not modified or changed by adjustment for exercise timerdquoSource Sedentary Behavior Emerging Evidence for a New Health Risk Owen N et al 12 2010 Mayo Clinic Proceedings Vol 85 pp 1138-1141 httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpmcarticlesPMC2996155R22httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpmcarticlesPMC2996155

Did you know that the electric lightbulb was invented in 1879 By 1960 over 99 of homes in the US had electric lights allowing people to stay up later work longer hours and be active later into the night

+ Electric lighting changed the way society worked allowing people to live work and play long after natural daylight vanished In a relatively short amount of time we went from dictating our lives by the rhythms of the sun to adopting new patterns and habits based on our regular exposure to electric lightingSource Wright Jr KP McHill AW Birks BR Griffin BR Rusterholz T Chinoy ED Entrainment of the Human Circadian Clock to the Natural Light-Dark Cycle Current Biology 201323(16)1554ndash1558

Did you knowelectric lighting can alter our circadian rhythm by pushing back bedtimes

+ Electric lighting is one of the most important inventions for mankind as it allowed people to live work and play long after daylight vanished Unfortunately sleep and other biological rhythms evolved in the natural light-dark cycle and electric lighting may disrupt these rhythms Specifically electric lighting has reduced the amount of natural sunlight most people are exposed to during the day and increased our exposure to light after sunset The WELL Building StandardTM

addresses this by setting circadian-appropriate levels for your electric light and encouraging access to natural daylightFull quote ldquoThe invention of electric lighting stimulated an industry that quickly spread through cities and towns across the countryhellipOver the course of the next half century two especially significant social effects became clear We gained control over light in homes and offices independent of the time of dayrdquoSource httpamericanhistorysiedulighting19thcentconsq19htm

Full quote ldquoWhen the sun went down our ancestorsrsquo activities were dramatically limited This was just as well because uncertainty and danger lurked in the darkness and it was considered safest to stay close to home But humans have always rebelled against the darkness Our first artificial lights were campfires and torches Oil-filled stone lamps were found deep in the cave at Lascaux France where they were used 30000 years ago to light Cro-Magnon artistsrsquo work Sometimes people even enlisted the help of animals for illumination They threaded an oily fish or bird with a wick and lit it or trapped fireflies in a cage Much later whale oil and gas street lamps in the 1800s made it fashionable and easier to socialize after dark And sleep patterns began to shift But it was electric light that changed everything Thomas Edisonrsquos ingenious filament bulb in 1879 swiftly became ubiquitous in much of the world As people became accustomed to light on demand our fundamental relationship to time changed as well Suddenly the night was open for business and we began to take advantage of it with greater and greater demands on our productivityrdquoSource httpsww2kqedorgscience20150120how-electric-light-changed-the-night

FITNESS

Did you knowhellip that standing burns 50 more calories per hour than sitting Company Name has invested in sit-stand desk options to enable you to burn

those extra calories throughout your workday Be sure to utilize your new desk and stand during some of your working hours

An easy way to burn more calories throughout the day is by taking a micro break Getting up to move around every now and then stimulates your body and could increase your metabolic rate substantially Full quote ldquoEven trivial physical activities increase metabolic rate substantially and it is the cumulative impact of a multitude of exothermic actions that culminate in an individuals daily NEATrdquoSource Levine J Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) Best practice amp research Clinical endocrinology amp metabolism 200216(4)679ndash702 httpswwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed12468415 Accessed December 8 2016ldquoSitting also burns about 50 fewer Calories per hour (083 kcalmin) than standing (exact caloric expenditure is dependent on body size weight and other individual factors)rdquoSource Standing-based office work shows encouraging signs of attenuating postprandial glycaemic excursion Buckley J et al 2 February 2014 Occupational and Environmental Medicine Vol 71 pp 109-11 httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed24297826 101136oemed-2013-101823

Did you knowhellip 86 of Americans sit for at least eight hours of their workday Sitting for prolonged amounts of time increases your risk for many adverse

health effects such as high blood pressure heart issues weight gain as well as chronic back and neck pain Take advantage of the sit-stand desks and flexible working options to reduce your sitting time and risk of chronic diseaseFull quote ldquoProlonged sitting has been shown to increase the risk of several adverse health conditions as well as premature mortalityrdquoSource Too much sitting ndash A health hazard Dunstan D et al 3 June 11 2012 Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice Vol 97 pp 368-376 httpwwwdiabetesresearchclinicalpracticecomarticleS0168-8227(12)00208-2abstract Full quote ldquoAs mentioned regular moderate-intensity exercise does not appear to negate the unhealthy consequences of sitting timemdasha 2010 review highlighted an association between sedentary time and adverse health effects that was not modified or changed by adjustment for exercise timerdquoSource Sedentary Behavior Emerging Evidence for a New Health Risk Owen N et al 12 2010 Mayo Clinic Proceedings Vol 85 pp 1138-1141 httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpmcarticlesPMC2996155R22httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpmcarticlesPMC2996155

FITNESS

Did you knowhellip that standing burns 50 more calories per hour than sitting Company Name has invested in sit-stand desk options to enable you to burn

those extra calories throughout your workday Be sure to utilize your new desk and stand during some of your working hours

An easy way to burn more calories throughout the day is by taking a micro break Getting up to move around every now and then stimulates your body and could increase your metabolic rate substantially Full quote ldquoEven trivial physical activities increase metabolic rate substantially and it is the cumulative impact of a multitude of exothermic actions that culminate in an individuals daily NEATrdquoSource Levine J Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) Best practice amp research Clinical endocrinology amp metabolism 200216(4)679ndash702 httpswwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed12468415 Accessed December 8 2016ldquoSitting also burns about 50 fewer Calories per hour (083 kcalmin) than standing (exact caloric expenditure is dependent on body size weight and other individual factors)rdquoSource Standing-based office work shows encouraging signs of attenuating postprandial glycaemic excursion Buckley J et al 2 February 2014 Occupational and Environmental Medicine Vol 71 pp 109-11 httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed24297826 101136oemed-2013-101823

Did you knowhellip 86 of Americans sit for at least eight hours of their workday Sitting for prolonged amounts of time increases your risk for many adverse

health effects such as high blood pressure heart issues weight gain as well as chronic back and neck pain Take advantage of the sit-stand desks and flexible working options to reduce your sitting time and risk of chronic diseaseFull quote ldquoProlonged sitting has been shown to increase the risk of several adverse health conditions as well as premature mortalityrdquoSource Too much sitting ndash A health hazard Dunstan D et al 3 June 11 2012 Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice Vol 97 pp 368-376 httpwwwdiabetesresearchclinicalpracticecomarticleS0168-8227(12)00208-2abstract Full quote ldquoAs mentioned regular moderate-intensity exercise does not appear to negate the unhealthy consequences of sitting timemdasha 2010 review highlighted an association between sedentary time and adverse health effects that was not modified or changed by adjustment for exercise timerdquoSource Sedentary Behavior Emerging Evidence for a New Health Risk Owen N et al 12 2010 Mayo Clinic Proceedings Vol 85 pp 1138-1141 httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpmcarticlesPMC2996155R22httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpmcarticlesPMC2996155

Did you knowhellip only about 50 of American adults report meeting the recommended amount of weekly exercise Luckily there are easy ways to increase your physical activity

The CDC recommends people complete 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity five days a week This can be anything from brisk walking to yoga playing Frisbee or doubles tennis to water aerobics Carrying golf clubs or gardening also countsFull quote ldquoBased on survey data from 2012 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that in the United States less than half (496) of all adults report meeting the federally recommended 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity five days per weekrdquoSource Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Health United States 2013 With Special Feature on Prescription Drugs Hyattsville The Department of Health and Human Services 2014 httpwwwcdcgovnchsdatahushus13pdf068 2014-1232

COMFORT

Did you knowhellipyour sweater could be the key to your success Uncomfortable temperatures in the workplace can decrease productivity by 4 to

6 Luckily Company Namersquos building mechanical system is designed provide a comfortable work environment to as many people as possible Full quote ldquoIf you are feeling cold you are using a substantial amount of your energy to simply keep warmrdquo [Pulled from IWBI Comfort WELL Workshop]Source Health well-being amp Productivity in Offices The next chapter for green building WGBC 2014

Did you know the chair at your workstation is unique and can be customized to fit your body

Yes A variety of seating positions are available to make you more comfortable and productive while at work Take control of your environment where you can by adjusting your chair or learning more about proper ergonomic alignment in your wellness library Full quote ldquoThe ability to adjust their workspace and the presence of a variety of workspaces both measures of internal locus of control were shown to be positively correlated with job satisfaction and group cohesivenessrdquoSource Effects of control over once workspace on perceptions of the work environment and work outcomes Lee S1048698 and Brand 1048698L 3 2005 Journal of Environmental Psychology Vol 25 pp 323-333

Did you know the human ear does not respond equally to all sound frequencies The ear responds best to sounds in the same range as the human voice The

frequency of sound or pitch differs based on the source of the noise As humans we are most sensitive to sounds with a frequency between 1000 and 6000 Hz but our range is much greater from 20-20000 Hz In order to improve

your acoustical comfort your office has been performance tested to ensure both internal and external noises are limited

Full quote Despite possessing an incredible range of sensitivity in frequency and volume the human ear does not respond equally well to all frequencies The ear responds best to frequencies most similar to the human voice and is most sensitive between 1000 and 6000 Hz with perception ranging from approximately 20 to 20000 Hz (Salvato Nemerow amp Agardy) [[textbooks]]

MIND

Did you knowhellipgreen walls and office plants are more than just pretty Theyrsquore an expression of biophilia ndash elements patterns or designs found in nature

+ We all feel better after a walk in the mountains or by the sea Thatrsquos why nature is intentionally featured within your office Not only do plants purify the air but biophilia ndash the idea that humans have an innate affinity with the natural world ndash means that the presence of nature supports our physical and mental well-being A study found that recovering patients in an intensive care unit who were exposed to images of natural settings reported less anxiety and a lower need for strong pain medication than those exposed to abstract art and a blank canvas So look at that greenery and appreciate the beauty that surrounds youFull quote ldquoFurthermore it has also been found that images of nature have a similar effect as views actual nature In a sample of 160 Swedish patients recovering from open-heart surgery in intensive care units patients were exposed to either pictures of nature abstract art or empty canvases and assessed for mood through self-reporting Similarly to the patients in the previously mentioned study those with nature pictures which included water and trees reported the least anxiety and needed fewer strong pain doses This research suggests that images and elements of nature can help boost positive feelings and reduce negative emotions such as fear anger and sadnessrdquoSource Erb M Four ways to foster fairness in the workplace Entrepreneur [Online] September 2011 httpwwwentrepreneurcomarticle219505International Living Future Institute Living Building 1048698Challenge Seattle International Living Future Institute 2014 Vol 30

Did you knowhellipmeditating and practicing mindfulness can reduce your stress levels and increase your memory

+ Meditating and engaging in mindful practices help focus your attention and increase awareness to control mental processes and foster general well-being Give it a try It can be as simple as taking five minutes of your day to find inner calm Whether at your desk or in a designated quiet focus room meditation has health benefits regardless of where you do it Full Quote self-regulation practices that focus on training attention and awareness to bring mental processes under greater voluntary control and thereby foster general mental well-being and development andor specific capacities such as calmness clarity and concentration (Walsh amp Shapiro 2006)Researchers theorize that mindfulness meditation promotes metacognitive awareness decreases rumination via disengagement from perseverative cognitive activities and enhances attentional capacities through gains in working

memory These cognitive gains in turn contribute to effective emotion-regulation strategies

Source httpwwwapaorgmonitor201207-08ce-corneraspx

Did you knowhellip your knowledge is power Practice health literacy + Improve your health by first understanding why ldquohealthy habitsrdquo are beneficial

36 of Americans were considered health illiterate in 2003 Educate yourself using the literature provided in your office or online tools such as the WELL Building Standardtrade WELL takes a holistic approach to health in the buildings where we live work and learn by addressing behavior operations and designFull quote ldquoIn 2003 36 of Americans were considered health illiterate defined by an inability to understand the directions of a prescription labelrdquoSource US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Health literacy interventions and outcomes An updated systematic review Rockville MD Department of Health and Human Services 2011 AHR1048698Pub No 11-E006-1

• WELL Feature Facts
• Option 1 WELL Building Standard Overview
• Option 2 ldquoDid you knowhelliprdquo Campaigns
• Did you knowthe average person spends almost 90 of their time indoors
• AIR
• Did you knowhellipyou breathe around 3000 gallons of air every day
• Did you knowchlorine a chemical commonly found in drinking water for disinfectant purposes can be harmful in excess amounts
• Did you knowwomen should drink nine cups [more than two liters] of water daily And men should drink 13 cups [three liters] Do you get enough water to keep your body hydrated
• NOURISHMENT
• Did you knowhellipthat about 60 of American caloric intake consists of ultra-processed foods
• Did you knowhellippoor diet is linked to a 66 increased risk of loss of productivity
• LIGHT
• Did you knowyour eyes are used for more than just seeing
• Did you knowlight is made up of different colors The resulting color temperatures have varied effects on the body
• Source httpamericanhistorysiedulighting19thcentconsq19htm
• Source httpsww2kqedorgscience20150120how-electric-light-changed-the-night
• Did you knowhellip that standing burns 50 more calories per hour than sitting
• Did you knowhellip 86 of Americans sit for at least eight hours of their workday
• COMFORT
• Did you knowhellipyour sweater could be the key to your success
• Did you know the chair at your workstation is unique and can be customized to fit your body
• Did you know the human ear does not respond equally to all sound frequencies
• Did you knowhellipgreen walls and office plants are more than just pretty Theyrsquore an expression of biophilia ndash elements patterns or designs found in nature
• Did you knowhellip your knowledge is power Practice health literacy

your acoustical comfort your office has been performance tested to ensure both internal and external noises are limited

Full quote Despite possessing an incredible range of sensitivity in frequency and volume the human ear does not respond equally well to all frequencies The ear responds best to frequencies most similar to the human voice and is most sensitive between 1000 and 6000 Hz with perception ranging from approximately 20 to 20000 Hz (Salvato Nemerow amp Agardy) [[textbooks]]

MIND

Did you knowhellipgreen walls and office plants are more than just pretty Theyrsquore an expression of biophilia ndash elements patterns or designs found in nature

+ We all feel better after a walk in the mountains or by the sea Thatrsquos why nature is intentionally featured within your office Not only do plants purify the air but biophilia ndash the idea that humans have an innate affinity with the natural world ndash means that the presence of nature supports our physical and mental well-being A study found that recovering patients in an intensive care unit who were exposed to images of natural settings reported less anxiety and a lower need for strong pain medication than those exposed to abstract art and a blank canvas So look at that greenery and appreciate the beauty that surrounds youFull quote ldquoFurthermore it has also been found that images of nature have a similar effect as views actual nature In a sample of 160 Swedish patients recovering from open-heart surgery in intensive care units patients were exposed to either pictures of nature abstract art or empty canvases and assessed for mood through self-reporting Similarly to the patients in the previously mentioned study those with nature pictures which included water and trees reported the least anxiety and needed fewer strong pain doses This research suggests that images and elements of nature can help boost positive feelings and reduce negative emotions such as fear anger and sadnessrdquoSource Erb M Four ways to foster fairness in the workplace Entrepreneur [Online] September 2011 httpwwwentrepreneurcomarticle219505International Living Future Institute Living Building 1048698Challenge Seattle International Living Future Institute 2014 Vol 30

Did you knowhellipmeditating and practicing mindfulness can reduce your stress levels and increase your memory

+ Meditating and engaging in mindful practices help focus your attention and increase awareness to control mental processes and foster general well-being Give it a try It can be as simple as taking five minutes of your day to find inner calm Whether at your desk or in a designated quiet focus room meditation has health benefits regardless of where you do it Full Quote self-regulation practices that focus on training attention and awareness to bring mental processes under greater voluntary control and thereby foster general mental well-being and development andor specific capacities such as calmness clarity and concentration (Walsh amp Shapiro 2006)Researchers theorize that mindfulness meditation promotes metacognitive awareness decreases rumination via disengagement from perseverative cognitive activities and enhances attentional capacities through gains in working

memory These cognitive gains in turn contribute to effective emotion-regulation strategies

Source httpwwwapaorgmonitor201207-08ce-corneraspx

Did you knowhellip your knowledge is power Practice health literacy + Improve your health by first understanding why ldquohealthy habitsrdquo are beneficial

36 of Americans were considered health illiterate in 2003 Educate yourself using the literature provided in your office or online tools such as the WELL Building Standardtrade WELL takes a holistic approach to health in the buildings where we live work and learn by addressing behavior operations and designFull quote ldquoIn 2003 36 of Americans were considered health illiterate defined by an inability to understand the directions of a prescription labelrdquoSource US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Health literacy interventions and outcomes An updated systematic review Rockville MD Department of Health and Human Services 2011 AHR1048698Pub No 11-E006-1

• WELL Feature Facts
• Option 1 WELL Building Standard Overview
• Option 2 ldquoDid you knowhelliprdquo Campaigns
• Did you knowthe average person spends almost 90 of their time indoors
• AIR
• Did you knowhellipyou breathe around 3000 gallons of air every day
• Did you knowchlorine a chemical commonly found in drinking water for disinfectant purposes can be harmful in excess amounts
• Did you knowwomen should drink nine cups [more than two liters] of water daily And men should drink 13 cups [three liters] Do you get enough water to keep your body hydrated
• NOURISHMENT
• Did you knowhellipthat about 60 of American caloric intake consists of ultra-processed foods
• Did you knowhellippoor diet is linked to a 66 increased risk of loss of productivity
• LIGHT
• Did you knowyour eyes are used for more than just seeing
• Did you knowlight is made up of different colors The resulting color temperatures have varied effects on the body
• Source httpamericanhistorysiedulighting19thcentconsq19htm
• Source httpsww2kqedorgscience20150120how-electric-light-changed-the-night
• Did you knowhellip that standing burns 50 more calories per hour than sitting
• Did you knowhellip 86 of Americans sit for at least eight hours of their workday
• COMFORT
• Did you knowhellipyour sweater could be the key to your success
• Did you know the chair at your workstation is unique and can be customized to fit your body
• Did you know the human ear does not respond equally to all sound frequencies
• Did you knowhellipgreen walls and office plants are more than just pretty Theyrsquore an expression of biophilia ndash elements patterns or designs found in nature
• Did you knowhellip your knowledge is power Practice health literacy

memory These cognitive gains in turn contribute to effective emotion-regulation strategies

Source httpwwwapaorgmonitor201207-08ce-corneraspx

Did you knowhellip your knowledge is power Practice health literacy + Improve your health by first understanding why ldquohealthy habitsrdquo are beneficial

36 of Americans were considered health illiterate in 2003 Educate yourself using the literature provided in your office or online tools such as the WELL Building Standardtrade WELL takes a holistic approach to health in the buildings where we live work and learn by addressing behavior operations and designFull quote ldquoIn 2003 36 of Americans were considered health illiterate defined by an inability to understand the directions of a prescription labelrdquoSource US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Health literacy interventions and outcomes An updated systematic review Rockville MD Department of Health and Human Services 2011 AHR1048698Pub No 11-E006-1

• WELL Feature Facts
• Option 1 WELL Building Standard Overview
• Option 2 ldquoDid you knowhelliprdquo Campaigns
• Did you knowthe average person spends almost 90 of their time indoors
• AIR
• Did you knowhellipyou breathe around 3000 gallons of air every day
• Did you knowchlorine a chemical commonly found in drinking water for disinfectant purposes can be harmful in excess amounts
• Did you knowwomen should drink nine cups [more than two liters] of water daily And men should drink 13 cups [three liters] Do you get enough water to keep your body hydrated
• NOURISHMENT
• Did you knowhellipthat about 60 of American caloric intake consists of ultra-processed foods
• Did you knowhellippoor diet is linked to a 66 increased risk of loss of productivity
• LIGHT
• Did you knowyour eyes are used for more than just seeing
• Did you knowlight is made up of different colors The resulting color temperatures have varied effects on the body
• Source httpamericanhistorysiedulighting19thcentconsq19htm
• Source httpsww2kqedorgscience20150120how-electric-light-changed-the-night
• Did you knowhellip that standing burns 50 more calories per hour than sitting
• Did you knowhellip 86 of Americans sit for at least eight hours of their workday
• COMFORT
• Did you knowhellipyour sweater could be the key to your success
• Did you know the chair at your workstation is unique and can be customized to fit your body
• Did you know the human ear does not respond equally to all sound frequencies
• Did you knowhellipgreen walls and office plants are more than just pretty Theyrsquore an expression of biophilia ndash elements patterns or designs found in nature
• Did you knowhellip your knowledge is power Practice health literacy