EHS Wellness News
Sandy Says: Work/Life Unbalanced
Is the concept of a work/life balance only for the C-suite?...
SPOTting Skin Cancer is Target of New American Academy of Dermatology Campaign
A little detective work can go a long way in spotting skin cancer, the most common form of cancer diagnosed in the United States, at its earliest, most treatable stage. A new campaign from the American Academy of Dermatology – SPOT Skin Cancer – focuses on the positive actions people can take to protect themselves from skin cancer, including seeing a dermatologist when appropriate. ...
Employees' Work/Life Unbalanced
Recently, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg said she works from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and gives the rest of her time to her family. But what about the rest of us? ...
Six Lines Your Boss Should Never Cross
Most working adults have experienced an uncomfortable situation at work; that's the reality of interpersonal relationships in a professional setting. However, while no work situation is perfect in every respect, your workplace should be more positive than negative, and never a place where you feel distressed or ill at ease the majority of the time...
Too Much Sitting Can Kill You
Adults who sit 11 or more hours per day have a 40 percent increased risk of dying in the next 3 years, compared with those who sat for fewer than 4 hours a day, according to a study led by the University of Sydney. This was after taking into account their physical activity, weight and health status....
Workplace Culture: Women Trump Men in Long Hours, Compensation Satisfaction and Honesty
Women work longer days and report working more often on vacation than their male counterparts. And women also report greater perceived satisfaction with their compensation, according to new data released today in theFIT's first Report on Workplace Culture....
Syngenta Named One of America’s Healthiest Companies
Annual healthcare costs for employees who participate in wellness programs at Syngenta, which recently received the Platinum Well Workplace Award for 2001 from the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA), average nearly $1,000 less than the costs for employees who do not participate. Syngenta, a global agribusiness, employs more than 4,400 people across 90 U.S. sites and 45 field locations....
Chocolate Shown to Improve Health in Patients with Advanced Heart Failure
As if anyone needs an excuse to eat chocolate! Patients with advanced heart failure and Type 2 diabetes showed improved mitochondrial structure after 3 months of treatment with epicatechin, better known as a component of dark chocolate....
Fatigue Risk Management in the Workplace
Worker fatigue is a risk factor that can be managed like any other hazard in the workplace. The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine’s (ACOEM) Presidential Task Force on Fatigue Risk Management recently released a guidance document to provide background, key concepts and references needed to promote and support a fatigue risk management system (FRMS)....
The Break Room: Stressing Out
There's no one-size-fits-all solution for stress management....
Therapy Targeting Work Issues Helps Depressed Employees Get Back on the Job
Therapy that specifically targets work-related issues helps depressed employees get back to work sooner, a new study suggests...
Get Out of that Chair and Get Moving
An occupational therapist at Saint Louis University has some bad news for office workers: Research has identified a link between sedentary behavior and heart disease, which means employees who are deskbound for most of the workday may be putting their health at risk....
Take a Hike: Encouraging Employees to Walk Offers Healthy Returns
Go ahead – tell your employees to take a hike. A new study of employees in the United States and the United Kingdom suggests that encouraging workers to engage in regular, low-impact exercise can lead to improved productivity and, ultimately, a healthier bottom line...
When Employees Feel Blue, Call in Some Phone Counseling
A new study reveals that a workplace phone counseling program, which targeted employees experiencing depression, helped improve depressive symptoms and led to increased productivity and fewer missed workdays...
Don’t Let Winter Have You Singing the Blues
Call it whatever you want: the winter blues, the blahs, the winter doldrums, seasonal affective disorder. Winter can be a bummer for some people. Shorter days, cold weather and a lack of sunshine can make getting out of bed a challenge for many people, let alone being motivated and energized for work....
There's Nothing Polite About Spreading the Flu
Be a gracious host. Use the correct fork. Write that thank-you note. And for goodness' sake, don't spread the flu! Taking the necessary precautions to avoid spreading the flu is so important that even an etiquette institute named for Emily Post is weighing in on the issue...
Sandy Says: Flexibility is Good
And I’m not talking about yoga…...
Make 2012 the Year You Keep Your Resolutions
For many of us, it's a familiar cycle: As the new year approaches, you make some good-intentioned resolutions – but by the time the confetti has been cleared away in the new year, you've already failed. This year, break that cycle by creating a solid plan for actually achieving your resolutions....
Ring in the New Year Safely
It's New Year's Eve and you just want to celebrate with friends, have a glass or two of champagne, watch the ball drop, toss some confetti and have fun. That's all fine and good – but be sure to also keep these important safety tips in mind....
Helping Others Helps Ourselves
Giving during the holidays, or at any time, not only helps others but helps ourselves and appears to lead to a happier and healthier life, says Stephen G. Post, Ph.D., professor of Preventive Medicine, head of the Division of Medicine in Society and director, Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics, Stony Brook University School of Medicine....
Are You Drinking a Big Glass of Hostility?
It's not secret that some people become hostile, angry or aggressive when they have too much to drink. New research has shed some light on this issue, suggesting that people who lack the ability to consider the future consequences of current actions are more likely to become aggressive when they are intoxicated – something to keep in mind around all those holiday cocktails....
Carry Christmas with You For the Rest of the Year
The holiday season seems to approach with little warning and then barrels past in a hurry, leaving many of us feeling a bit dazed that it's all over and already time to take down the Christmas lights. But according to this expert, you can make an effort to hold onto the feel-good holiday vibes all year round....
Flexibility at Work Might Help Improve Employee Health, Study Shows
A new study suggests that employees in flexible work environments get more sleep, have higher energy levels, are less likely to come to work sick and generally boast improved health and well-being...
Life Coach Gives Tips for Surviving "the Happiest Time of the Year"
For all the promise of joy, peace and harmony that comes with the holiday season, the reality for millions of people is that the season is anything but happy. For many, it’s a reminder of lost loved ones, personal disappointments and unfulfilled dreams....
Sandy Says: Cold Weather Safety is a Hot Topic
Where I live, Jack Frost doesn’t “nip” at our noses, he tries to take a great, big bite!...
