Worker Health and Wellness

Stay fit to stay out of the hospital, researchers say

Your cardio routine could be helping to keep you out of the hospital, results of a recent study show.

‘Work shouldn’t hurt’: Resources for MSD prevention

Waterloo, Ontario — The University of Waterloo’s Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders recently released three collections of resources focused on preventing MSDs.

You’re probably eating a meal’s worth of snacks every day

For many adults, the average daily calories from the snacks they eat are the equivalent of a meal, results of a recent study show.

Effects of co-worker ostracism ‘significant,’ researchers say

Kuopio, Finland — Being excluded from social interactions on the job can have cascading negative effects on health and well-being, a recent study of Finnish health care workers shows.
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Don’t rely on ChatGPT for medication advice, researchers say

If you’re considering asking ChatGPT questions about medicines, researchers recommend double-checking – and even triple-checking – its responses.

Pulling an all-nighter can lead to unsafe decisions: study

Ottawa, Ontario — Just 24 hours of sleep deprivation can significantly impact decision-making processes and may result in risky choices, researchers caution.

Toxic bosses are driving workers to seek therapy, survey shows

New York — Around 2 out of 5 workers who say they have or have had a toxic boss have sought therapy as a result, results of a recent survey show.

Is fear of serious injury keeping you from exercising?

Here’s good news for people who are active – or want to be: A new study shows that the risk of serious injury in most forms of exercise and sports is remarkably low.
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Do employees with greater work-life balance have healthier hearts?

Boston — Flexibility in the workplace can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and even keep your heart feeling younger, results of a recent study show.

How does physical mobility affect working years and income?

Bethesda, MD — Better physical mobility can lead not only to longer working years but also to higher income, results of a recent study led by National Institutes of Health researchers show.

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