A Bad Boss Can Affect Your Health

For those of us that work full time, we spend almost a quarter of our time at work. Minus the time we’re sleeping and the commute to and from work and it’s easy to see that the time we spend at work has a big impact on our happiness. Not surprisingly, French researchers have found that employees who work...

Genetic Discrimination

As the corporate world is increasingly focused on workplace wellness, some companies are taking it to the extreme. While it may be considered a little heavy-handed, tying health premiums to participation in wellness programs does make sense. Discriminating against employees based on genetic predisposition to...

The Crystal Ball for Disease

For most people, the diagnosis of a disease or serious health condition comes as a result of symptoms which propel an individual to seek medical treatment. By the time the symptoms occur, the disease may already be advancing throughout the body. Now imagine a device that can screen a single drop of blood and...

Early Dementia for Male Smokers

New research out of the UK found that brain function in males who smoke declines much sooner than brain function in males who don’t smoke. In fact, the cognitive decline of a male smoker is usually on par with the cognitive decline of a non-smoker that is 10 years older. The study found dementia-like...

Dodging a Cold or Flu

‘Tis the season for coughing, sneezing, mucus and all the other bi-products of getting a cold or flu. Yuck! The best medicine for a cold or flu is prevention – and there are a number of ways you can help reduce the chance that you’re afflicted. 1. Wash Your Hands with Soap and Water – Infection is...

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