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Caterpillar Health is a friendly rewards-based digital platform for health promotion. We reward users for positive and sustained behaviour change.

We reward our users with popular loyalty points for engaging with and learning about the benefits of increased physical activity and improved dietary habits. The Caterpillar App helps users reduce their risk of avoidable ill health, one step at a time. Caterpillar is proud to be a Leeds-based start-up, based at Nexus @ Leeds University. Incubated by the council’s inaugural BUILD programme in 2021 and is the first graduate company to achieve venture funding. A programme created by Leeds’s participation in the international MIT Regional Entrepreneurship capacity building programme.

27/09/2023

Behaviour change that sticks? We have the special sauce: Nobel-prize winning behavioural science techniques and evidence based, personalised step count goals - all wrapped up into an easy to implement, fun to use app: Caterpillar Health.

Let us show you why Caterpillar Health is your next best employee wellness strategy.

19/09/2023

You've probably heard, sitting is the new smoking...and if you haven't, let us tell you a few things about sitting! Some of our team was involved in conducting a study on modifying sitting in remote workers and briefly discussed why you should care about sitting during your work hours.

"Office workers are subject to potential harm due to prolonged periods of sitting, which can account for up to 80 per cent of their workday. This sedentary lifestyle poses significant health risks, ranging from type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers to high blood pressure and increased mortality rates. Even more concerning is the fact that remote workers, growing in numbers since the pandemic, might be even more sedentary than their in-office counterparts, according to COVID-19-related data."

“It’s not just about sitting too much, it’s also about the pattern of how you sit throughout the day. Sitting for long, unbroken periods can also add increased risk for negative health outcomes.”

For more information: https://uwo.ca/fhs/news/2023/08_30_mitchell_hiemstra.html?fbclid=IwAR38sEva5G1pl3EAcX8n_S3aqHgEo2e6ngsRNhtbSgDUuakmnhWkRBwp8ho

12/09/2023

The regular employee wellness platform got you down? We understand. That's why we've created a simple, easy to join rewards platform that will have your employees engaged and moving in no time! We offer easy healthy living learning opportunities and friendly competitions via weekly and monthly leaderboards. We even offer an evidence-based "Step Together Challenge" which will have your colleagues partnered up and moving like never before. Plus, there's incentives...with 100's of retailer-based gift cards. Let us know how we can help kickstart your employee wellness off this September!

05/09/2023

Walking a little more can have big impacts on those who need it most. Research shows having low daily step counts can increase your risk for mortality (amongst other risks). When those who are accumulating those lower daily step counts regularly increase their step counts by even 500-1000 steps per day, they see big risk reductions!!

Caterpillar Health works best for least and less active individuals - Get all your employees started in the right direction and keep them motivated using Nobel Prize-Winning behavioural science techniques.

Source: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2783711

01/09/2023

Did you know? Even increases of 1000 steps/day have shown improvements in mood, energy and health ratings. In the UK, We're struggling with mental health - especially at work.

Using the UK Labour Force Survey (LFS), which is representative of the national population, comprising nearly 1 million observation: change in mental health has a much larger effect on absenteeism than a change in physical health (mental health effect is 3x as large than physical health. Thus, our results suggest that recovering from a mental health condition would reduce absence rates by 15% (from 4.0 to 3.4% on average) while recovering from a physical health condition would reduce absence rates by 8% (from 2.4 to 2.2% on average).

Caterpillar Health can help increase company morale, team engagement and focus on helping those get moving more. Physical activity has shown a protective effect on those who exercise more, are less likely to exercise depressive symptoms or be diagnosed with depression (across multiple geographical regions, ages, etc.).

Let us know how we can help your employees!

Sources:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28423931/
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10198-021-01379-w
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29690792/

30/08/2023

Your employees can earn Caterpillar Points and redeem for a giftcard from 100's of retailers in the Caterpillar Health app. We incentivize small behaviour changes that can result in benefits for all your employees (like walking more, engaging with your team, etc). We keep it simple for you AND your employees. Walk a little, learn a little...and earn! We do the heavy lifting for you. Let us know how we can boost your employee engagement today!

23/08/2023

Do you really need to walk 10,000 steps everyday? Growing evidence actually is suggesting that's not the case. Caterpillar Health recognizes we're all at different places when it comes to activity levels, and we're here to help! The Caterpillar Health app provides employees personalised, ACHIEVABLE step goals - that are flexible over time. Our evidence-based, adaptive goal setting is proven to increase and sustain physical activity over time. What are you waiting for?

21/08/2023

Did you know? Team building can improve work ethic and innovation up to 10 times. All the more reason to promote an easy to implement, fun way to engage with your co-workers...all while reaping health benefits! Our Step Together Challenge and leaderboards can do just that! 😎

"Team building benefits an organization from top to bottom by developing a sense of trust, building bonds, boosting morale, and promoting wellness while relieving stress and taking the sting out of workplace differences. According to team building effectiveness statistics, engaged employees can make massive strides in productivity when invested."

Source: https://teamstage.io/team-building-statistics/

17/08/2023

What can Caterpillar Health offer your employees? Swipe to find out!

1. Personalised, adaptive goals 🤸‍♀️ - Caterpillar Health provides employees personalised, ACHIEVABLE step goals - not your typical 10,000 steps per day goal. Our evidence-based, adaptive goal setting is proven to increase and sustain physical activity over time.

2. We're focused on those who we can help benefit most 🥰- Caterpillar Health works best for least and less active individuals - Most employee wellness programs end up serving the “worried well” and fail the individuals who would benefit the most from a small increase in physical activity.

3. Peer-to-Peer Engagement 👯‍♂️ - Teams that step together, achieve together. Caterpillar Health connects colleagues and teams to achieve custom health goals - energising your team and workplace. We have "Step Together Challenges” and Leaderboards - where employees can engage in team-based goals OR a little friendly competition for some extra points.

4. In-App Rewards 🏆 - We're excited about this one! By walking and learning more, you can earn Caterpillar points and redeem them for an e-giftcard at 100+ retailers, like Argos, Starbucks, Amazon, Morrisons, Spotify, and so much more!

16/08/2023

Hey Caterpillar friends, we’re back and better than ever. We’re excited to announce that we’ve been working on an amazing employee wellness rewards program to offer you and your employees!

New features you’ll hear more about soon are our increased rewards offerings (from 100+ retailers) and our motivating team building “Step Together Challenge”. We’d also like to mention, you’ll be able to engage in some friendly competition with our new leaderboards.

Stay tuned!

21/03/2023

It's - which means it's time for a filling meal that we think is scrumptious! Recipe is from Abbey's Kitchen

▢ 1 cup long grain brown rice rinsed
▢ 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
▢ ¾ cup red enchilada sauce
▢ 1 cup shredded vegan cheddar cheese or regular cheddar!
▢ 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
▢ 2 tbsp green onions finely sliced
▢ salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
▢ Vegan/regular sour cream
▢ Cilantro
▢ Green onions thinly sliced
▢ Chopped tomatoes
▢ Avocado

Instructions:
1. In a medium saucepot, combine the brown rice and the broth. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer on medium low with the lid on.
2. Cook for about 25 minutes, and add in the enchilada sauce. Continue to cook with the lid on until the moisture is removed, about another 10-15 minutes. You should see crater-like steam holes on the surface. If you taste it and it’s still crunchy, add a splash more liquid and cook for another 5 minutes (with the lid on).
3. While still hot, fold in the cheese, green onions and beans, season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve hot garnished with sour cream (vegan, if desired), cilantro, green onions tomatoes and avocado.

You can add some extra chicken or chick'n for even more fill or leftovers!

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16/03/2023

Taking chances with and (and life in general) can be exciting and challenging. It involves stepping outside your . This might mean trying a new exercise routine, trying a new recipe or fruit/veggie, increasing the weight you lift, or signing up for a challenging competition or event...or moving to a new city, trying a new career, etc.!

However, fear of failure, rejection, or uncertainty can keep us from pursuing our goals and dreams. But it is important to remember that taking chances doesn't necessarily mean that we will fail or experience negative consequences. Taking chances can lead to positive outcomes, such as discovering new opportunities, developing new skills, or meeting new people.

Approach taking chances with a growth mindset. This means seeing challenges and setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth rather than as signs of failure. By adopting this mindset, we can build resilience and develop the confidence to take risks and pursue our goals, even in the face of adversity.

Another important factor in taking chances is preparation. Making a plan can help us navigate the challenges and obstacles we may face. This might involve doing research, seeking advice from others, or developing a support network to help us stay on track. When it comes to goals, setting SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound) are the best way to set yourself up for success.

So whether it's starting a new healthy habit, pursuing a new career path, or taking on a new challenge, remember that taking chances can be a powerful tool for growth and self-discovery. Get after it!

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