June 1, 2017

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Workers blame sedentary jobs for packed-on pounds, survey finds

Chicago – Long periods of sitting, stress-related eating and workplace weariness are among the factors workers say have contributed to their personal weight gain, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of job-search website CareerBuilder. Read more
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Illicit drug use among U.S. workforce most prevalent in 12 years: study

Orlando, FL – In 2016, American workers tested positive for illicit drugs at the highest rate in 12 years, according to an annual study conducted by lab services provider Quest Diagnostics. Read more
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Post-election, people even more stressed by political talk at work, survey shows

Washington – Months into the new presidential administration, American workers are feeling more anxious and negative regarding political talk at work than they did prior to the election, according to the latest survey from the American Psychological Association. Read more
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Don't ignore signs of 'mini-stroke,' health experts caution

Dallas – A little more than one-third of American adults have experienced at least one symptom of a "mini-stroke," yet only 3 percent called 911, according to the results of a survey conducted by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Read more
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Energy drinks: Researchers study caffeine's role in heart rate, blood pressure changes

Stockton, CA – Energy drinks could have potentially harmful effects on blood pressure and heart function – and not only because of caffeine – a recent study shows. Read more
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