Obesity is on the rise in America and the rest of the world. Busy schedules often play a big role in peoples’ inability to stay fit. If you spend most of your weekdays sitting behind a desk, you may find it challenging to keep yourself mobile and active at work.

Opening your own non-medical home care business isn't just a good business decision--it's a growing necessity. Thirteen percent of the United State's population will be 65 or older by the year 2010, according to the Census Bureau.

If you enjoy helping others and are interested in working in the health and wellness industry, a nutrition business may be an ideal career for you.

After a long day at work, it's understandable that sometimes you want nothing more than to head home, take a nap or plop down on the couch for a few hours. Working can be stressful and tiring, and unwinding is a good way to cope.

Initiatives such as Healthy People 2020 are encouraging consumers to take preventative measures and make informed health decisions. In 2009, The New York Times reported that sales of vitamins and nutritional supplements had been growing consistently for years.

Under U.S. federal law, employers must keep the payroll records of their employees or former employees for a certain length of time. The amount of time, however, varies according to which statute you refer to, which can make knowing how long to keep employee records confusing.

If you have an interest and the right credentials in fitness or nutrition, you can harness your passion by pursuing jobs in these areas. Doing so will allow you to stay on the cutting edge of these growing health fields. Among the careers are athletic trainers, dietitians, fitness trainers and health educators.

Internal job openings pose new career opportunities for existing employees. If you decide to apply for an open internal position, prepare a functional resume that stresses your qualifications and how you can fulfill the duties of the position.

It sometimes seems like getting a job is a catch-22: You can't get a job without experience, and you can't get experience unless you have a job. However, Joyce Lain Kennedy's "Cover Letters for Dummies"

There is a greater need for tolerating work place diversity, particularly because of the variety of backgrounds people have regarding gender, ethnicity, background and religion. Though anti-discrimination laws are put in place to protect minorities at work, you may struggle with your own personal prejudices.

Although kids are eager to get out of the house as teenagers, many soon come to the realization that Mom and Dad’s house offers free rent, cable and an unending stash of food, with meals cooked upon request. Why would they ever want to leave?

Cover letters allow prospective employees an opportunity to introduce their resume and basic qualifications for a job. Creating a solid cover letter will allow you to highlight your expertise as well as remind your previous employer of your previous affiliation and knowledge of the company.