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Post-election, people even more stressed by political talk at work, survey shows

May 10, 2017

Washington – Months into the new presidential administration, American workers are feeling more anxious and negative regarding political talk at work than they did prior to the election, according to the latest survey from the American Psychological Association.

Health anxiety may increase risk of heart disease, study finds

November 28, 2016

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Bergen, Norway – Worrying about heart disease and other serious illnesses may boost your risk of developing heart disease, according to a recent study.

Workers in stressful, low-control jobs have higher risk of early death: study

November 2, 2016

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Bloomington, IN – Workers in high-stress jobs who have little control over workflow and other key decisions are at a higher risk of dying early, according to a study from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

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Political talk at work leaves employees stressed out, survey finds

October 5, 2016

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Washington – More than 1 out of 4 younger workers feel stressed out by political talk in the workplace, according to the results of a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association.

‘Always on’ email culture contributes to worker stress: researchers

August 8, 2016

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Blacksburg, VA – Employee anxiety over management’s expectations for monitoring email during non-work hours causes “anticipatory stress” that can negatively impact worker well-being and job performance, according to research from Virginia Tech.

Survey: 1 out of 6 workers say their job negatively affects their health

July 20, 2016

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Boston – A recent survey of U.S. workers shows 16 percent believe their job is having a negative impact on their health – with stress topping the list.

JOB-RELATED STRESS

Stress and worker safety

What can safety pros do to address the issue?

June 26, 2016

Tom Musick

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Is job stress an occupational safety and health issue? Some experts say “yes,” and that safety pros can play an important role in helping workers cope.

ILO focuses on stress for World Day for Safety and Health at Work

April 20, 2016

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Geneva – “Workplace Stress: A Collective Challenge” is the theme of this year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work, set to take place April 28.

Stress at work tied to unhealthy lifestyles: studies

February 17, 2016

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Lowell, MA – Overworked and stressed-out employees may turn to unhealthy habits to find comfort or cope, and they may lack the time and resources for exercise and cooking meals, according to two studies from the Center for the Promotion of Health in the New England Workplace at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

Researchers to trauma centers: Help staff cope with stress

January 27, 2016

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Wichita, KS – Workers at Level I trauma centers may be at risk for “compassion fatigue” and “burnout syndrome,” according to a study from the University of Kansas School of Medicine.