Worker Health and Wellness

Waltham, MA — Injured workers are more likely to experience psychosocial risk factors that can lead to “poorer functional recovery,” according to a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

Washington — NIOSH has published a step-by-step process for improving the mental health of hospital health care workers.

Not sure you’ll remember the right rate for giving CPR compressions? Shake it off, calm down and turn on some Taylor Swift.

Adults who drink a 2-liter’s worth of sugar-sweetened or artificially sweetened beverages a week may increase their risk of developing atrial fibrillation, results of a recent study show.

New York — Young adults who work irregular shifts may be at elevated risk of developing sleep problems and physical and mental health issues decades later, results of a recent study suggest.

Chicago — A recent study of Florida farmworkers found that virtually all of them experienced dehydration at the end of their shift, and more than half were still dehydrated the next morning.

Oulu, Finland — Premature menopause can limit how long women stay in the workforce, results of a recent study by Finnish researchers shows.

Washington — Aiming to identify cases of black lung disease in current and former miners, NIOSH will provide free, confidential health screenings in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

Santa Monica, CA — More than 3 out of 4 workers say job-related stress has negatively affected their health, results of a recent survey show.

Living within walking distance of a fast-food restaurant, bar or pub could increase your risk of heart failure, results of a recent study suggest.