Worker health and wellness

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Alexandria, VA — Workers of all ages face mental health challenges, yet younger generations are feeling them more frequently, according to the results of a recent survey.

Lyngby, Denmark — Better work performance could be tied to the air quality in your bedroom while you sleep, a team of Danish researchers has concluded.

Storrs, CT — Heat exposure and heat-related illness cause the vast majority of exertion-related injuries and deaths in the workplace, according to researchers from the University of Connecticut.

Adelaide, Australia — It’s time to embrace the three-day weekend as a way to boost workers’ physical and mental health, a recent study out of Australia suggests.

Roseland, NJ — Although more than 3 out of 5 employees say they can talk about their physical and mental health at work, some feel less supported, a recent survey shows.

Melbourne, Australia — A mobile app designed to help shift workers manage their sleep cycles to enhance their health and mood is available for use.

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a free webinar on its Beat the Heat contest.

Jacksonville, FL — Around $28.4 billion. That’s what researchers estimate is the combined annual cost of lost work time and medical expenses related to menopause symptoms.

Los Angeles — Workers who experience discrimination on the job may be more likely to develop high blood pressure, results of a recent study show.

Hartford, CT — Employers need to pay close attention to new and aging employees to help prevent workplace injuries, according to a report from insurance provider The Travelers Cos.