Worker Health and Wellness

Blacksburg, VA — Construction employers can help stem the industry’s elevated suicide rates by enhancing their crisis management skills via training, as well as providing flexible leave policies and counseling.

Would you be able to provide aid to someone in cardiac arrest? Results of a recent survey suggest that for about half of us, the answer is no.

Ann Arbor, MI — Even moderate exercise can help keep workers from feeling burned out, results of a recent study show.

New York — Around 4 out of 5 CEOs say they’re under increased pressure from workers, customers, investors and other colleagues to prioritize human sustainability, according to the results of a recent survey.

Tampa, FL — Practicing mindfulness each day may help reduce workers’ stress and limit negative thinking on the job.

Looking for a simple way to calm anxiety or defuse stress? Step outside your home for a few minutes, researchers say.

Washington — Younger workers report feeling lonely and stressed more often than their older colleagues, results of a recent survey show.

Itasca, IL — Taking simple steps before work begins can help curb job-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Cutting back on consuming ultraprocessed foods can reduce your risk of a stroke or cognitive issues later in life, according to a recent study out of Massachusetts General Hospital.

Boston — Unintentional overdoses accounted for more than 1 out of 4 workplace deaths in Massachusetts between 2021 and 2022, the state’s Department of Public Health reports.