Worker Health and Wellness

Geneva, Switzerland — Investment in worker health and well-being is essential to enhance business resiliency in the face of growing stress on global supply chains, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum.

Blacksburg, VA — Feeling stressed at work? Besides the negative effects it may be having on you and your family, new research shows your dog may be affected as well.

Wonju, South Korea — Working long hours may alter brain structure and affect cognitive and emotional health, according to the results of a recent study out of South Korea.

Although most people know that stress is bad for heart health, many aren’t aware of some lesser-known factors, results of a recent survey show.

Bootle, England — Monitoring workers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the subject of a new fact sheet from Britain’s Health and Safety Executive.

Burnaby, British Columbia — Workers who believe that their employer supports their well-being are more likely to be forthcoming about their mental health issues, results of recent study show.

Cinnamon brings flavor to many foods and drinks, but it could also make some prescription drugs less effective, researchers are cautioning.

Bilbao, Spain — Feeling stressed over the steady use of technology at work? The latest video from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work’s “Napo” series has recommendations for your workplace.

Many people regularly use a smart device or blood pressure monitor to track their heart health – but few share the data with their doctor, according to researchers at Ohio State University.

Boston — A new study found that night shift workers who eat only during daylight hours may lower their risk of cardiovascular disease associated with shift work.