Research/Studies

Atlanta – About 5.5 million working adults in the United States used electronic cigarettes in 2014, with the prevalence highest among workers in the accommodation and food services industry, according to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

College Station, TX – The lack of a consistent eating and sleeping schedule may disrupt the circadian rhythms of shift workers and make them more likely to suffer a severe stroke, according to a recent study from Texas A&M University.

Uppsala, Sweden – A study of current and former shift workers shows that shift work may contribute to cognitive difficulties that take years to recover from, according to researchers at Uppsala University and Malmö University.

Research shows that workers who have been on the job for less than one month are more than 3 times as likely to have a lost-time work injury. Experts say orientation and training are crucial to keeping new workers safe.

Philadelphia – Do workers engage in more mindless snacking when food and beverage stations are in close proximity to each other? A study from researchers at Saint Joseph’s University points to “yes.”

Bethesda, MD – Participating in more physical activity may lower the risk of 13 types of cancer, according to a new study from the National Cancer Institute.

Corvallis, OR – Working after the age of 65 may result in a longer life, according to a new study from Oregon State University.

Oxnard, CA – Your brain could be a workplace hazard, according to a white paper from DEKRA Insight and its strategic partner, RoundTheClock Resources Inc.

Boston – Women who work rotating night shifts face a higher risk of heart disease, indicates a study of nurses from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

Norwich, England – “Transformational” leaders – managers who encourage employees to go above and beyond – may inspire their workers to greater performance, but their high expectations may be harming their employees’ health, according to research from the University of East Anglia.