Worker health and wellness

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Rome – Physically demanding work may increase the risk of heart disease, two European studies suggest.

New York – The risk of developing lung cancer increases when workers smoke, are exposed to asbestos and have asbestosis, according to a new study from the American Thoracic Society.

In an effort to combat rising health care costs, employers are increasingly turning to wellness programs to target the factors most commonly associated with costly workers' compensation and medical claims.

Desk jobs might be considered safe by the general public, but a growing body of research suggests that all that time spent sitting – in front of a computer, in meetings, even driving to and from work – may be harmful to your health. Experts are targeting workplace behavior and design to help reduce sitting time.