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Using sunscreen, following a nutritionally sound diet and limiting exposure to radiation are common guidelines to follow to reduce cancer risk. But are there other factors that can help reduce one’s risk for being diagnosed with cancer. To address these…
As disability and absence-related costs continue to increase for employers nationwide, experts probe into the factors that contribute to long-term disability cases. According to a study published in the January edition of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (JOEM),…
There are many factors that can come into play when determining a person’s cardiovascular health. In the workplace, it may be easy to tell whether someone is obese or injured because of the physical signs, but cardiovascular health can be…
How do we combat risk of injury in the workplace? With all of the different environmental factors that contribute to risk of an injury on the job, trying to avoid risk can haunt the dreams of some safety professionals. A…
As the term obesity becomes a growing buzz-word in our culture, we begin to identify someone’s level of fitness and health based on their physical size and appearance. And with approximately one-third of all Americans suffering from obesity, naturally we…
Another study conducted in Sweden, focused this time on the personal health and wellness side, gives some credence to the benefits of a balanced diet and how it can reduce the risk of certain ailments among women. Researchers gathered groups…
When trends in a working population begin to emerge, employers’ tendencies are to identify unique risk factors associated with those employees. With the growth in older workers in today’s American workforce comes another common illness for employers to be concerned…
Imagine that you are a safety professional for a large manufacturing company. Your employees show up for work (ideally) each and every day, healthy and ready to work. You have a set of guidelines and protocol designed to keep them…
With healthcare costs expected to increase by over 7% in the upcoming year, employers and employees alike are searching for ways to save money. Whether it’s slashing benefits or increasing employee premiums, the potential solutions to the problem appear to…
For the most part, it is safe to assume that when people suffer from pain, they wish to do whatever it takes to get rid of it. When employees suffer from chronic pain that prevents them from doing their job…