Worker Health and Wellness

New York — More than half of U.S. workers say they’re burned out and around 2 out of 5 are considering a job change “to resolve stress,” results of a recent survey show.

Montreal — If you think squeezing in a quick workout just before bedtime can help improve your sleep, you may be disappointed with the results, according to researchers from Concordia University.

Calgary, Alberta — If you’re younger than 60 and spend much of your leisure time being inactive, you may be at increased risk of a future stroke, according to a team of Canadian researchers.

Washington — NIOSH recently recognized four new facilities as Centers of Excellence, joining six existing centers from around the country in efforts to advance the overall safety, health and well-being of the nation’s workforce.

Boston — Fitting more physical activity into your day may reduce your risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea, according to researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Geneva, Switzerland — Work-related injuries and illnesses resulted in 1.9 million worker deaths worldwide in 2016, according to estimates recently released by the World Health Organization and International Labor Organization.

Tucson, AZ — Is your schedule of upcoming Zoom meetings getting you down? Results of a recent study suggest that the path to reduced fatigue – and increased engagement – might be as simple as switching off your camera during virtual meetings.

Eugene, OR — Workers in physically demanding jobs who are exposed to heat may be more susceptible to developing kidney disease, according to the results of a recent study led by a University of Oregon researcher.

Washington — Workers who have diabetes may face a heightened risk of developing depression, according to a recent NIOSH study.

Amherst, MA — Can’t get to 10,000 steps a day? Aim for 7,000 to help curb your risk of heart disease and early death, say researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.