June 7, 2018
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Be well

Achieving a work-life balance can be a challenge, and it's easy to forget a simple necessity: Take care of yourself. Read more
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Exercise amenities at or near work can help boost workers' physical activity, study shows

Toronto — Access to fitness-related amenities onsite or near work increases workers' physical activity levels, according to a recent study from the Institute for Work and Health. Read more
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Night owls at increased risk of dying younger, researchers say

Evanston, IL — People who prefer to stay up late have a greater chance of dying at a younger age than those who are natural "early to bed and early to rise" types, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Northwestern University and the University of Surrey. Read more
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More paid sick leave linked to increased use of preventive health care: study

Boca Raton, FL — The number of paid sick days workers have may determine whether they will get a flu shot or use other preventive health care services, according to a recent study from Florida Atlantic University and Cleveland State University. Read more
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Too much sitting may lead to cognitive decline, dementia: study

Los Angeles — Long periods of inactivity may lead to atrophy of the part of the brain responsible for memory, according to a preliminary study from the University of California, Los Angeles. Read more
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Stretch it out at your desk

If you work in an office, chances are good that you sit for a large part of the day. This puts you at risk for ergonomics-related problems. Read more
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