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We've all been there before: you only get a few hours of quality sleep, at which point you are forced to get ready for work. A couple cups of coffee may get you through those initial morning hours. But come mid-day afternoon, you begin to crash. With little-to-no energy remaining, you struggle to make it through the day.Unfortunately, work-related fatigue is an all-too-common in today's society. Even if a worker feels tired and fatigued, he or she may still attempt to perform their job, which of …

If you live around a lush green environment, you could reap the benefits of better improved, according to a recent study.For the study, researchers from the Harvard T.S. Chan School of Public Health analyzed data from some 108,000 U.S. women from 2000 to 2008. They discovered that participants who lived in neighborhoods with green vegetation and landscapes experienced a 12% reduced risk of death compared to individuals who lived in suburban areas where there was little-to-no green vegetation pre …

Eight hours is typically the de-facto standard for a work shift in today's society. But doctors, physicians, nurses and other healthcare workers often exceed this amount by as much as 50%. Clocking twelve hours in a single shift may sound like a great way to fatten your paycheck, but it could have have a negative impact on your health.Up until now, there hasn't been much data on how 12-hour shifts impacts workers' health. However, researchers from the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority (PPS …

Smoking is undeniably one of the worst things you can do in terms of health. With some 7,000 different chemicals, many of which have been known to cause cancer, cigarette smoke can shorter your lifespan while increasing the risk of disease and illness. But there's new evidence indicating that smoking can affect other aspects of your life, such as your ability to find a job as well as how much money you earn.For the study, researchers from Stanford University analyzed 251 job seekers in San Franc …

Climate change has become a hot topic in recent years. While we've seen multiple perspectives on climate change, a new report has presented the matter from a different perspective: its potential impact on workers. From construction crews to road repair persons, forestry workers and more, millions of U.S. workers spend the majority of their time working outdoors. There are certain perks to working outdoors, such as the ability to breathe fresh air and soak in the sunshine. But researchers are n …