http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/workplace_health/ Control stress in the workplace and improve your occupational health profile. Health and safety at work, along with appropriate diet and exercise, are important factors in your overall health. en-us Sat, 26 May 2012 14:05:01 EDT Sat, 26 May 2012 14:05:01 EDT 60 http://www.sciencedaily.com/images/logosmall.gif http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/workplace_health/ For more science articles, visit ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120521151739.htm Seventy-two percent of teenagers participating in a study experienced reduced hearing ability following exposure to a pop rock performance by a popular female singer. Mon, 21 May 2012 15:17:17 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120521151739.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120508103921.htm As populations move even further away from urban centers, more people spend longer hours behind the wheel on their way to and from work. While sedentary behavior is known to have adverse effects on cardiovascular and metabolic health, the impact of long commutes by automobile are less understood. A new study has found that greater commuting distances are associated with decreased cardiorespiratory fitness, increased weight, and other indicators of metabolic risk. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:39:39 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120508103921.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120429085406.htm Newborns whose mothers are under stress during the first trimester of pregnancy may be at risk for low iron status, which could lead to physical and mental delays down the road, according to a new study. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:54:54 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120429085406.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120426104343.htm Chronic pain sufferers who learn to dwell less on their ailments may sleep better and experience less day-to-day pain, according to results of research conducted on people with chronic face and jaw pain. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:43:43 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120426104343.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120402162546.htm Stress wreaks havoc on the mind and body. Until now, it has not been clear exactly how stress influences disease and health. Now researchers have found that chronic psychological stress is associated with the body losing its ability to regulate the inflammatory response. The research shows for the first time that the effects of psychological stress on the body's ability to regulate inflammation can promote the development and progression of disease. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:25:25 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120402162546.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120326160819.htm Repeated stress triggers the production and accumulation of insoluble tau protein aggregates inside the brain cells of mice, say researchers. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:08:08 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120326160819.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120307132202.htm Anyone who has ever been subject to chronic stress knows that it can take a toll on emotions and the ability to think clearly. Now, new research uncovers a neural mechanism that directly links repeated stress with impaired memory. The study also provides critical insight into why stress responses can act as a trigger for many mental illnesses. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:22:22 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120307132202.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120306131644.htm An new article reviews evidence that yoga may be effective in treating patients with stress-related psychological and medical conditions such as depression, anxiety, high blood pressure and cardiac disease. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:16:16 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120306131644.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120305173453.htm Vitamin D may be associated with a lower risk of developing stress fractures in preadolescent and adolescent girls, especially among those very active in high-impact activities, according to a new report. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:34:34 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120305173453.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120305103203.htm If stress is giving you high blood pressure, blame the immune system. T cells, helpful for fighting infections, are also necessary for mice to show an increase in blood pressure after a period of psychological stress, scientists have found. The findings suggest the effects of chronic stress on cardiovascular health may be a side effect of having an immune system that can defend us from infection. There also are potential implications for treating both high blood pressure and anxiety disorders. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:32:32 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120305103203.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120304141858.htm The people we trust to take us or our loved ones from place to place struggle with sleep, according to an new poll. It is the first poll to ask transportation professionals, including pilots, train operators, truck, bus, taxi and limo drivers about their sleep habits and work performance. Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:18:18 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120304141858.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120228114308.htm Trying to make a big decision while you're also preparing for a scary presentation? You might want to hold off on that. Feeling stressed changes how people weigh risk and reward. A new article published in Current Directions in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, reviews how, under stress, people pay more attention to the upside of a possible outcome. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:43:43 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120228114308.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120223133210.htm The deaths of at least 13 workers who were refinishing bathtubs have been linked to a chemical used in products to strip surfaces of paint and other finishes. An investigation started by researchers in 2011 has found that 13 deaths since 2000 involved the use of paint-stripping products containing methylene chloride, a toxic chemical widely used as a de-greaser and paint stripper. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:32:32 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120223133210.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120221165803.htm The ability to anticipate future events allows us to plan and exert control over our lives, but it may also contribute to stress-related increased risk for the diseases of aging, according to a new study. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:58:58 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120221165803.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120221124825.htm Stress has numerous detrimental effects on the human body. Many of these effects are acutely felt by the sufferer, but many more go "unseen," one of which is shortening of telomere length. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:48:48 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120221124825.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120216165458.htm The growth of two-income families and increasing levels of job stress are two of the most significant work trends affecting American businesses and families in recent years. Having just one stressed-out spouse can harm couple's work and home lives -- but what about when it's both? Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:54:54 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120216165458.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120206144133.htm A comprehensive new report on health insurance shows the so-called Great Recession caused hundreds of thousands of Californians to lose coverage and acquire medical debt. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:41:41 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120206144133.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120202201511.htm U.S. counties and parishes with a greater concentration of small, locally-owned businesses have healthier populations — with lower rates of mortality, obesity and diabetes — than do those that rely on large companies with “absentee” owners, according to a national study. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:15:15 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120202201511.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120125172317.htm The odds of a major depressive episode are more than double for those working 11 or more hours a day compared to those working seven to eight hours a day. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:23:23 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120125172317.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120125132605.htm Scientists now have a better understanding of the way that stress impacts the brain. New research reveals pioneering evidence for a new mechanism of stress adaptation and may eventually lead to a better understanding of why prolonged and repeated exposure to stress can lead to anxiety disorders and depression. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:26:26 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120125132605.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120118112003.htm In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists are reporting that the indoor air in offices is an important source of worker exposure to potentially toxic substances released by carpeting, furniture, paint and other items. Their report documents a link between levels of these so-called polyfluorinated compounds in office air and in the blood of workers. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:20:20 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120118112003.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120113210820.htm Job stress and shift work have a lot more to do with obesity among nurses than previously thought, according to a new study. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:08:08 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120113210820.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120113210203.htm In a typical working week, people spend on average 5 hours and 41 minutes per day sitting at their desk and 7 hours sleeping at night. Prolonged sitting at your desk is not only bad for your physical health, but potentially your mental well-being, experts in the UK say. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:02:02 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120113210203.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120111104058.htm A new study found that employees with depression who receive treatment while still working are significantly more likely to be highly productive than those who do not. This is the first study of its kind to look into a possible correlation between treatment and productivity. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:40:40 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120111104058.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120106110216.htm The probability of being killed at work is 25 times higher for a coastal fisherman than for an offshore worker, according to a new study. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:02:02 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120106110216.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111227093059.htm Women with celiac disease -- an autoimmune disorder associated with a negative reaction to eating gluten -- are more likely than the general population to report symptoms of depression and disordered eating, even when they adhere to a gluten-free diet, according to researchers. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:30:30 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111227093059.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111221211233.htm Nine out of 10 city dwellers may have enough harmful noise exposure to risk hearing loss, and most of that exposure comes from leisure activities. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:12:12 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111221211233.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111220172618.htm A survey of police officers indicated that about 40 percent have a sleep disorder, which was associated with an increased risk of adverse health, safety and performance outcomes, according to a new study. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:26:26 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111220172618.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111219150915.htm Acupuncture significantly reduces levels of a protein in rats linked to chronic stress, researchers have found. They say their animal study may help explain the sense of well-being that many people receive from this ancient Chinese therapy. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:09:09 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111219150915.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111212144238.htm A California hospital raised its employee influenza vaccination rate above 90 percent by shifting from a voluntary vaccination program to one mandating all healthcare workers either get vaccinated or wear a mask at work for the entire flu season (December through March). Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:42:42 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111212144238.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111212124520.htm Mothers with jobs tend to be healthier and happier than moms who stay at home during their children's infancy and preschool years, according to a new study. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:45:45 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111212124520.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111209105129.htm Children who suffer from persistent or recurring chronic pain may miss school, withdraw from social activities, and are at risk of developing internalizing symptoms such as anxiety, in response to their pain. In the first comprehensive review of chronic pain in children and adolescents in 20 years, a group of researchers found that more children now are suffering from chronic pain and that girls suffer more frequently from chronic pain than boys. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:51:51 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111209105129.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111207105313.htm A 15-minute walk can cut snacking on chocolate at work by half, according to new research. The study showed that, even in stressful situations, workers eat only half as much chocolate as they normally would after this short burst of physical activity. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:53:53 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111207105313.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111207000833.htm Women who work a rotating (irregular) schedule that includes three or more night shifts per month, in addition to day and evening working hours in that month, may have an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes when compared with women who only worked days or evenings, according to a new study. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:08:08 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111207000833.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111115094612.htm In human coronary arteries, atherosclerotic plaques tend to spread downstream because of the changes in blood flow patterns the plaque causes, researchers have found. This insight comes from a study of fluid dynamics in the arteries of people being treated for coronary artery disease. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:46:46 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111115094612.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111109093729.htm People with recurrent depressions or those exposed to chronic stress exhibits shorter telomeres in white blood cells. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:37:37 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111109093729.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111026091218.htm Researchers studying 1,300 mostly low-income children looked at demographic characteristics, household environment, parenting quality, and cortisol levels when the children were 7-24 months old and executive functions when the children were 3. They found that children in lower-income homes received less positive parenting and had higher levels of cortisol in their first two years than children in slightly better-off homes, and that higher levels of cortisol were associated with lower levels of executive function abilities. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:12:12 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111026091218.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111023135642.htm Women hospital staff working night shifts may be compromising their own health as they try to improve the health of patients, according to new research. A recent study investigated the connection between shift work and risk factors for heart disease in female hospital employees who worked both shift and non-shift rotations. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:56:56 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111023135642.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111020122441.htm A new study concludes that men who experience persistently moderate or high levels of stressful life events over a number of years have a 50 percent higher mortality rate. In general, the researchers found only a few protective factors against these higher levels of stress -- people who self-reported that they had good health tended to live longer and married men also fared better. Moderate drinkers also lived longer than non-drinkers. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:24:24 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111020122441.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111013153950.htm Workplace violence continues to be a topic of great importance to many companies, as tales of extreme cases hit the media. Today's human resources departments spend a great deal of time preparing for these cases. However, a new study questions whether time might be better invested in further investigation. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:39:39 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111013153950.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111012113758.htm Preliminary employment studies indicate that the autism population may earn less and be employed at a lower rate compared to other people with disabilities. Now, an autism expert is identifying employment resources that are available for people with autism and steps employers can take to improve the workplace and hiring process for this population. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:37:37 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111012113758.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111012083619.htm There are new findings about how the brain functions to suppress pain. For the first time, it has been shown that the hippocampus of the brain, which is usually associated with memory, has an active role to play in suppressing pain during times of stress. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:36:36 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111012083619.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111003132349.htm Researchers studying hand hygiene of health-care workers in the emergency department found certain care situations, including bed location and type of health-care worker performing care, resulted in poorer hand hygiene practice. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:23:23 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111003132349.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111003080419.htm A recent study found that shift work at a young age is associated with elevated long-term cortisol levels and increased BMI. Previous studies have shown that long-term elevated cortisol levels lead to increased abdominal obesity, hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular risk. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:04:04 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111003080419.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110929122908.htm The historic RAND Health Insurance Experiment found that patients had little or no control over their health care spending once they began to receive a physician's care, but a new study shows that this has changed for those enrolled in consumer-directed health plans. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:29:29 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110929122908.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110928125401.htm Kentucky women who smoke heavily may experience more chronic musculoskeletal pain, suggests a new study. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:54:54 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110928125401.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110927155214.htm Recent research suggests that the modern day-day-night-night shift pattern for shift workers may not be as disruptive or as potentially carcinogenic as older, more extreme shift patterns. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:52:52 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110927155214.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110926083354.htm Patients with chronic conditions are likely to change their preferences for receiving emergency procedures in the event of cardiac arrest, according to new findings. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:33:33 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110926083354.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110920111818.htm It's a common belief that there's a link between chronic stress and an increased risk of cancer. In new research, scientists identified a particular neurotransmitter released in response to stress, that stimulates both cancer cell growth and migration in breast cancer. The research was led by Dwayne Jackson of the Departments of Medical Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:18:18 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110920111818.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919131602.htm Psychosocial stress could play a role in the etiology of breast cancer aggressiveness, particularly among minority populations, according to a new study. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:16:16 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919131602.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110914122315.htm The consequences of psychological stress, resulting from racial discrimination, may contribute to racial health disparities in conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other age-associated diseases. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:23:23 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110914122315.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110913111414.htm Researchers have developed a web-based tool for breast cancer survivors designed to reduce work disabilities and improve employment outcomes. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:14:14 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110913111414.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110901214424.htm In the first long-term study of the health impacts of the World Trade Center (WTC) collapse on Sept. 11, 2001, researchers have found substantial and persistent mental and physical health problems among Sept. 11 first responders and recovery workers. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:44:44 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110901214424.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110901093653.htm Insomnia is costing the average US worker 11.3 days, or $2,280 in lost productivity every year, according to a new study considered to be more accurate than previous estimates. Researchers hope such numbers will prompt the implementation of screening and treatment programs for employees. Because insomnia is not considered an illness -- the kind that results in lost days at work -- employers tend to ignore its consequences. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:36:36 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110901093653.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110831160232.htm A new study shows that increasing trust in neighbors is associated with better self-reported health. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:02:02 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110831160232.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110831081606.htm Does Dad's stress affect his unborn children? According to the results of a new study, it seems the answer may be "yes, but it's complicated." Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:16:16 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110831081606.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110829164601.htm Probiotic bacteria have the potential to alter brain neurochemistry and treat anxiety and depression-related disorders, according to a new study by researchers in Ireland and Canada. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:46:46 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110829164601.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110825105027.htm Job-related stress is catching up with people. A new study has found that increased job stress causes workers to increasingly seek help from health professionals for physical, mental and emotional ailments linked to job stress. Indeed, the number of visits to health-care professionals is up to 26 per cent for workers in high stress jobs, a Canadian study shows. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:50:50 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110825105027.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110820135309.htm Working mothers who expressed a supermom attitude that work and home lives can be blended with relative ease showed more depression symptoms than working moms who expected that they would have to forego some aspects of their career or parenting to achieve a work-life balance. Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:53:53 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110820135309.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110817120231.htm Researchers investigating latex allergy in health care workers have demonstrated the most effective public health strategy to prevent allergic sensitization is by stopping the use of powdered latex gloves. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:02:02 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110817120231.htm