Worker Health and Wellness

Leeds, England — Walking or biking to work may reduce your risk of heart attack, results of a recent study out of the United Kingdom indicate.

Barcelona, Spain — Do you live in a noisy neighborhood or city? If so, you may be 30% more likely to suffer a more serious stroke, results of a recent study out of Spain show.

Recent survey results showing that almost half of U.S. workplaces have some type of health and wellness program are a “mixed bag,” a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researcher says.

Troy, NY — Nearly one-quarter of U.S. adults have never disinfected their cellphone despite most using their devices in bathrooms – and some even putting their phone in their mouth, according to a report from antibacterial light company Vital Vio.

Manhattan, KS — The Kansas Department of Agriculture has created a website intended to provide resources and support for farmers and ranchers coping with ag-related stress and mental health issues.

Bath, England — Rather than starting your day with bacon and eggs, British researchers are recommending you try lunges and squats.

Gothenburg, Sweden — Managers whose organizations provide training or information on mental health are more likely to be proactive about their workers’ psychological well-being, results of a recent study out of Sweden show.

Los Angeles — Nearly 3 out of 5 U.S. adults experience work-related burnout on a monthly basis, while more than 1 out of 3 say it occurs weekly, results of a recent survey show.

San Francisco — Some call it “soda.” Others prefer “pop.” In the South, it’s largely “Coke.” Whatever your name for sugary soft drinks, simply saying “no” to selling them in workplaces may help employees experience positive health outcomes such as weight loss and reduced cholesterol, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco say.

Manchester, England — Walking speed is the strongest predictor of a stoke victim’s ability to return to work, with about 3 feet per second the “critical threshold,” say researchers from Manchester Metropolitan University.