Worker Health and Wellness

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Do you use your alarm’s snooze button every morning? If so, rest easy – it won’t harm your sleep quality and cognitive processes, results of a new study suggest.

Rosemont, IL — In light of data showing that about 1 in 4 working adults have low back pain, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is offering tips to strengthen and protect the back.

Do fewer daylight hours, less sunshine and colder weather leave you wishing you could hibernate until springtime? Here are some simple steps that can boost your mood and overall well-being.

Climbing 50 stairs a day is all it takes to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by more than 20%, Tulane University researchers say.

Americans need to up their game on handwashing, using food thermometers and preventing cross-contamination in the kitchen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says.

Darien, IL — Not a fan of “springing forward” and “falling back” an hour every year? If so, you’re not alone.

Bristol, England — Why do shift workers often deal with hunger pangs?

London — Two-thirds of millennials say it’s impossible to unplug from their jobs, according to the results of a recent survey.

Toronto — Most workers who use cannabis to treat work-related injuries and illnesses do so without medical guidance or authorization, a recent study out of Canada suggests.

Washington — Ensuring workers are properly hydrated is essential for preventing heat-related illnesses, OSHA is reminding employers.