Worker Health and Wellness

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Atlanta — People who travel frequently for business may have trouble keeping the pounds off, researchers from Emory University say.

Adelaide, Australia — Open toilet lids, defective plumbing drains and uncovered trash cans may increase the risk of bacterial and viral disease transmission in public restrooms, according to a recent research review.

New York — Do you feel like you’re constantly running on fumes? If so, it’s not just you. Around 3 out of 5 U.S. adults say they feel more tired now than they’ve ever been and blame it on additional time spent at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, results of a recent survey show.

Tempe, AZ — Stress may be more likely to prompt heavy drinking among women than men, a recent study from Arizona State University shows.

Rockville, MD — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is helping to transition the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a three-digit number – 988.

Alexandria, VA — More than 3 out of 5 U.S. employees prefer to work for an employer that has a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place, results of a recent survey show.

Los Angeles — Are you relying on diet soda to help spark a weight-loss journey or feel like it’s a healthier choice than regular soda?

Bordeaux, France — Older adults who eat at least two servings of fish a week may have a lower risk of developing vascular brain disease, results of a recent study out of France indicate.

Arlington, VA — Around half of U.S. workers are burned out, and more than 4 out of 5 believe a four-day workweek would lessen the feeling, results of a recent survey show.

Boston — Rather than provide worker wellness programs aimed at changing individual behaviors, employers should focus on reshaping work conditions that are the root cause of stress-related health problems, say researchers from a pair of Boston universities.