Worker Health and Wellness

Some people believe electronic cigarettes are a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, but a recent study suggests that’s wildly incorrect.

Boston — Results of a new trial support the theory that employees benefit mentally and physically from a four-day workweek.

Can you guess how many scrapes, cuts and bruises the average American gets in a lifetime? It’s up to 4,000, according to a recent survey.

Melbourne, Australia — Night shift workers who practice intermittent fasting may see benefits to their blood pressure, body weight and cholesterol levels, Australian researchers are claiming.

Columbus, OH — A recent study of workers in their 30s has found that 1 in 10 use alcohol, marijuana or hard drugs such as cocaine either right before or during their shift.

Washington — Indoor and outdoor workers exposed to excessive heat can find safety tips in a newly released OSHA video.

Arendal, Norway — Deaths among seafaring workers rose 25% between 2022 and 2024 compared with 2019-2021, and suicides among crew last year exceeded the number of fatal incidents, a new report shows.

Ann Arbor, MI — Telling co-workers about developments in your life “can be a powerful source of connection and energy,” a researcher says, “but it can also backfire” if you’re merely venting.

Nearly 2 out of 5 people mistakenly believe that someone with high blood pressure “nearly always has noticeable symptoms,” according to the results of a recent survey.

San Diego — Teamwork erodes when workers are exposed to hot or even mildly warm conditions, according to the results of a recent study conducted by University of California, San Diego researchers.