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Are Bad Times Healthy?

October 7, 2008

Most people are worried about the health of the economy. But does the economy also affect your health? It does, but not always in ways you might expect. The data on how an economic downturn influences an individual’s health are surprisingly mixed.

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Barbara Morse Silva Named Honorary Co-Chair

October 7, 2008

Rajiv Kumar, founder and chairman of Shape Up RI, announced today that Barbara Morse Silva, the Emmy Award-nominated health reporter for WJAR TV – NBC 10, has been named an honorary co-chair of the respected not-for-profit statewide wellness program.

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Upcoming Events

Lasting Impact

Implementing wellness is a long-term commitment that involves a well-conceived design, attention to details and sustainable excitement. Shape Up RI Chairman Rajiv Kumar and others will present best practices for employer groups.


You are invited to join Cornerstone Group on October 16, 2008 8:00am - 2:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, RI


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Chairman's Message

Rajiv Kumar

We are now gearing up for our 4th annual statewide wellness campaign. Over the past three years, we have demonstrated that tapping into our social network can be a powerful prescription for taking control of our health.