Study shows higher risk of heart attack days after exposure to cold
According to a study published today in JACCthe flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and presented at the 2024 Congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The findings underscore the need to better understand the physiological impact…
Remote work improves applicant pool, say recruiters
As companies become increasingly competitive to attract the best candidates, companies that offer work from home may be best equipped to attract the best talent, according to a new survey. About 83% of recruiters believe remote work has improved the…
Study: Cell phones stress parents as much as children: “Constant availability has its price”
Parents are just as stressed as their children because they are often preoccupied and distracted by their constantly beeping cell phones, according to a study by the University of Michigan Medicine. Working parents find that their mobile devices offer many…
Why stress at work is contagious, according to science
If your colleagues seem concerned, it’s only natural to wonder why and what impact this will have on your work. (FG Trade via Getty Images) You’re sitting quietly at your desk, working, when you notice some of your colleagues coming…
Psychosocial stress factors in the workplace increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in employees, according to a study
In a recently published study in Journal of the American Heart AssociationResearchers investigated the individual and combined effects of psychosocial workplace stressors, such as effort-reward imbalance (ERI) and occupational strain, on the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF). Study: Psychosocial stressors…
Study shows: Women in the perimenopausal phase have an increased risk of depression and mania
A study published in Nature Mental Health shows that women during perimenopause, the time around menopause, may be at higher risk of developing mania or major depressive disorder. Study: Investigation of the early signs of mania, schizophrenic disorders and major…
Empower Work: Text lifeline for employees
San Francisco, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Employees aren’t happy at work. A Gallup poll found that 50 percent of workers are stressed on a daily basis, while 41 percent are often anxious. And many are uncomfortable talking to HR about…
Work-related stress leads to an increased risk of future sick leave among middle-aged women
Middle-aged women who are exposed to work-related stress have a significantly increased risk of future sick leave, according to a study by the University of Gothenburg. Lack of influence and conflict in the workplace are clear stress factors. The aim…
Too much work stress can lead to irregular heartbeat
(Image credit: shisu_ka/Shutterstock) QUEBEC CITY, Quebec — Is your job stressing you out? Not only can it ruin your mood, it can also put your heart health at risk. A new study suggests that stressful work environments may increase the…
Work stress can cause atrial fibrillation
THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Low-income workers who experience overwhelming work stress have nearly twice the risk of developing a dangerous heart rhythm disorder, a new study finds. According to a study by researchers, employees with stressful and…
