01. Does your desk make you sick? New research shows what workers have known for years: combining long hours, poor posture and clutter can make you sick. Read02. Protein: the secret behind jet lag Have you recently crossed time zones? Remember that foggy feeling called jet lag? Now scientists have discovered it really is all in your mind. Read 03. Is ink bad for your health? Can exposure to printer ink be the next occupational health hazard? Health24's Environmental Health expert investigates.
Read 04. Flu and the workplace The workplace is an ideal breeding ground for flu infections. People are working in close proximity to each other for long periods. Read 05. On with lights, off with germs A special type of ultraviolet lighting installed in office heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems can cut the contamination of employees with respiratory infections. Read 06. Smoking rooms don't work Workplaces that restrict smokers to designated smoking rooms still expose non-smoking employees to harmful chemicals, according to a Canadian study. Read 07. Enemies of your back From the minor but persistent twinge to the white-hot sort that lances up your spine, defying description and limiting movement, we’ve all had back pain. Read |
08. Is work a pain in the back? With simple and often common sense practices, many back complaints and injuries can be avoided or even cured. Read 09. Sit up straight - mom was right Most low back pain is caused by poor health habits. Office workers are particularly at risk, but you can go a long way to avoiding it by making some simple lifestyle changes. Read 10. Slouching a real back-breaker Your mother was right after all. The effects of bad posture can be debilitating. We take a look at what it actually does to your body and what you can do about it. Read 11. Your back speaks You don’t usually give me much of an ear until I really start complaining very loudly, so I am going to make full use of this opportunity. Read 12. Tips for a healthy back What do teachers, sales assistants, dentists and factory workers have in common? They spend long hours on their feet at work every day. And could all develop serious back problems. Read 13. Beat the bakery Is it possible to stay healthy while at work? Yes. Are you destined to end up saggy and bloated? No. Read |