27-Feb-2009 4:25 PM EST
Guideline-Based Care Is Effective for Workers with Mental Health Problems
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Guideline-based care provided by occupational physicians is an effective and economical treatment approach for employees with common mental health problems, according to research reported in the March Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

3-Sep-2009 7:00 AM EDT
Treatment for Mental Health Problems Improves Worker Productivity
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Effective treatment for employee mental health problems leads to significant improvements in productivity, according to a study in the September Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

21-Oct-2009 1:20 PM EDT
Proactive Approach to Ergonomics Reduces Pain in Office Workers
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

A proactive ergonomic intervention reduces pain related to poor work postures in office employees, reports a study in the October Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 8-Jan-2010 1:40 PM EST
One Type A Characteristic Lowers Work Stress
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Most characteristics of the "Type A" personality are linked to increased work stress. But there's one important exception, according to a study in the January Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

   
Released: 22-Jan-2010 12:25 PM EST
Despite Treatment, Depressed Workers Have Decreased Productivity
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Employees with depression have higher costs related to short-term disability and absenteeism—even after receiving antidepressant therapy, reports a study in the February Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 22-Apr-2010 2:00 PM EDT
Shiftwork Linked to Sleep Problems—Especially in Younger Workers
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Working the nightshift interferes with sleep, particularly for workers in their 30s and 40s, reports a study in the April Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 22-Apr-2010 3:15 PM EDT
Study Shows Benefits of Treating Sleep Apnea in Truck Drivers
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

For commercial motor vehicle drivers with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), effective treatment lowers healthcare costs and disability rates, reports a study in the May Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 10-Jun-2010 4:10 PM EDT
What Makes Workers Take Early Retirement?
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Poor health is the most important reason why workers decide to take early retirement, but factors such as high work pressure and low job satisfaction also play a role, reports a study in the June Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 9-Jul-2010 6:00 PM EDT
Traffic-Related Air Pollution Affects Heart Rate Variability
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

In patients with pre-existing heart or lung disease, being exposed to high levels of traffic-related air pollutants is associated with reduced heart rate variability (HRV)—a risk factor for sudden cardiac death, reports a study in the July Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 11-Aug-2010 5:00 PM EDT
Ultrafine Particles Could Increase Coronary Risk in Firefighters
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Exposure to high levels of ultrafine particles—invisible particles that can reach the smallest air passages in the lungs—may be an important contributor to the risk of coronary heart disease in firefighters, reports a study in the August Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 1-Sep-2010 4:00 PM EDT
How Best to Measure Worker Productivity?
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Can investing in employee health improve the bottom line by making workers more productive? To answer that question, companies need new and better tools for measuring employee productivity, according to an article in the September Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 11-Oct-2010 10:45 AM EDT
Work Characteristics Affect Burnout Risk in Human Service Workers
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

For workers in human service settings, job factors like role conflicts and high emotional demands can increase the risk of burnout—leading to long-term sickness absence, reports a study in the September Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 11-Oct-2010 11:00 AM EDT
Evidence-Based Benefit Design Uses Data to Lower Health Care Costs
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

As rising health care costs continue to outpace inflation, some companies are trying a new data-driven strategy, reports the October Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 8-Nov-2010 12:00 PM EST
Do We Know How to Measure 'Presenteeism'?
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Presenteeism—defined as "reduced productivity at work due to health conditions"—is increasingly recognized as a contributor to health costs for employers. But more work is needed to develop reliable tools to measure presenteeism and its economic impact, according to a paper in the November Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Released: 13-Dec-2010 3:30 PM EST
For Successful Worksite Health Programs, Implementation and Management Support Are Critical
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

To meet their goal of lowering health care costs, worksite health promotion programs must be well implemented and have strong management support, reports the December Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 20-Jan-2011 2:00 PM EST
Acute Coronary Syndrome Carries High Costs for Employers
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Employees with myocardial infarction (heart attack) and other types of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are a major source of direct and indirect health costs, reports a study in the January Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 7-Feb-2011 11:00 AM EST
'Sense of Coherence' Affects Employees' Responses to Merger
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Employees with a strong sense of coherence—"a stress resistance resource" that is "a key factor in maintaining health"—have a more positive response to workplace changes resulting from a merger, reports a study in the February Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 25-Mar-2011 8:00 AM EDT
Workplace Design Changes Help Employees Keep Weight Off
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Some simple changes to promote healthy habits at work can help to prevent employees from gaining weight, reports a study in the March Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 25-Apr-2011 11:30 AM EDT
Frequent Business Travel Linked to Increased Health Risks
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

People who travel extensively for business have increased rates of poor health and health risk factors, including obesity and high blood pressure, reports a study in the April Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 18-May-2011 9:30 AM EDT
What Factors Affect Risk of Disability from Back Pain?
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Musculoskeletal pain, obesity, and smoking are among the factors associated with an increased risk of work disability due to low back disorders, reports a study in the May Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Released: 13-Jun-2011 10:00 AM EDT
Low Rate of Lung Function Decline in World Trade Center Responders
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Ninety-five percent of officers in the NYPD's Emergency Services Unit (ESU) who responded to the 2001 World Trade Center (WTC) disaster show no long-term decrease in lung function, reports a study in the June Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 21-Jul-2011 11:30 AM EDT
NIOSH Describes Worker Protections After Deepwater Horizon Disaster
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) played a key role in monitoring and protecting the health of workers responding to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster and Gulf of Mexico oil spill—an experience with important implications for planning the response to future disasters, according to a paper published in the July issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 1-Sep-2011 10:30 AM EDT
Time Off Work for Exercise Linked to Increased Productivity
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Taking time out of the work week for an employee exercise program may lead to increased productivity—despite the reduction in work hours, reports a study in the August Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 12-Sep-2011 10:30 AM EDT
JOEM Marks Tenth Anniversary of September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

In the decade since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, occupational and environmental medicine specialists have played a central role in evaluating and responding to potentially toxic exposures and other health hazards created by the attacks, according to a special issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 4-Oct-2011 10:00 AM EDT
New Diagnosis Proposed for Iraq/Afghanistan War Veterans with Respiratory Symptoms
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Soldiers returning from Iraq or Afghanistan have a high rate of breathing-related symptoms leading to lung function testing, reports a paper in the September Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

Released: 4-Oct-2011 10:00 AM EDT
Exercising to Reduce Stress May Not Increase Productivity
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Employees who exercise to manage high job stress may actually have reduced levels of work productivity, suggests a study in the October Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 16-Nov-2011 11:15 AM EST
In Unfit Men, Heavy Work May Increase Fatal Heart Disease Risk
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

High physical work demands are linked to an increased risk of death from ischemic heart disease (IHD)—but only for men who aren't physically fit, reports a study in the November Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 14-Dec-2011 10:30 AM EST
War Zone Peacekeepers and Relief Workers Show No Increase in Mental Illness
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Despite similar traumatic exposures, peacekeepers and relief workers don't show the same mental health effects as combat veterans, reports a study in the December Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 12-Jan-2012 4:00 PM EST
Familial Factors Don't Affect Disability Risk
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Factors other than genetics and childhood environment affect the risk of going on medical leave or disability pension, reports a study in the January Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 13-Feb-2012 10:40 AM EST
Phone Counseling Program Helps Workers with Depression
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

A work-focused, telephone counseling program for depressed employees not only improves depression but also leads to increased productivity and decreased costs, reports a study in the February Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 3-Apr-2012 11:25 AM EDT
Which Costs More...Obesity or Smoking?
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Obesity adds more to health care costs than smoking does, reports a study in the March Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 5-Apr-2012 9:00 AM EDT
Worksite Health Promotion Program Reduces Absenteeism
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Workers participating in a "comprehensive" workplace promotion program had a one-fifth reduction in absenteeism during the first year, reports a study in the April Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 30-Apr-2012 4:00 PM EDT
Formaldehyde Exposure May Affect Fertility in Men
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Occupational exposure to formaldehyde in Chinese men may be linked to reduced fertility, reports a paper in the May Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 1-Jun-2012 2:20 PM EDT
ACOEM Journal Focuses on Health Hazards in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

With the goal of preparing to manage the health concerns of returning U.S. veterans, the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM), is devoting its June issue to the health effects of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Released: 2-Jul-2012 1:50 PM EDT
For Ex-NFL Players, Standard Definitions of Obesity Don't Apply
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

The standard body mass index (BMI) cutoff point for obesity doesn't accurately reflect body fat in retired National Football League (NFL) players, reports a study in the July Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 3-Aug-2012 5:00 PM EDT
Obesity in Nurses Linked to 'Adverse Work Schedules'
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

For nurses who work long hours or other "adverse work schedules," the risk of obesity is related to lack of opportunity for exercise and sleep, suggests a study in the August issue of Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 5-Sep-2012 10:00 AM EDT
Job Insecurity Affects Health, Michigan Study Finds
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Workers who perceive their jobs aren't secure are more likely to rate themselves in poor health and have increased symptoms of anxiety and depression, reports the September Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 2-Oct-2012 10:35 AM EDT
For People Exposed to World Trade Center Site, Lung Function Improves with Time
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

For at least some residents and workers exposed to dust and fumes after the World Trade Center (WTC) attacks, follow-up tests show gradual improvement in lung function, reports a study in the October Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 2-Nov-2012 10:00 AM EDT
Family Background Affects Risk of Disability from Back Disorders
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Work and lifestyle factors affecting the risk of disability due to low back disorders tend to be shared among family members, reports a study in the November Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 7-Dec-2012 10:10 AM EST
Study Shows High Economic Impact of Cancer in Employees
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Each year, more than three million American workers are diagnosed with cancer, leading to high productivity losses that mainly affect smaller companies, reports a study in the December Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 4-Jan-2013 10:30 AM EST
Navistar Reduces 'Total Health Burden' from 2001 to 2009
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

At U.S. manufacturing company Navistar, a strategy focusing on "total health burden" has achieved breakthrough reductions in direct health care costs, with even greater savings in indirect costs, reports the August issue of Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 6-Feb-2013 11:00 AM EST
Magnetic Field Exposure May Affect Neurodegenerative Disease Risk
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Occupational exposure to magnetic fields (MF) may be associated with "moderately increased risk" of certain neurodegenerative diseases—including Alzheimer's and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, reports the February Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 4-Mar-2013 11:00 AM EST
High Costs for Workers with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Workers with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) incur increased direct and indirect health-related costs, reports a study in the March Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 9-Apr-2013 8:00 AM EDT
'Well-Being Risks' Contribute to Decreased Productivity
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

In addition to health-related risk factors, some non-traditional "well-being risks" can have a significant impact on workers' productivity, reports a study in the April Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 3-Jun-2013 9:00 AM EDT
Role Conflict and Emotional Demands Are 'Most Important' Risk Factors for Distress in Workers
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Employees who face high emotional demand and conflicting roles are more likely to report psychological distress—placing them at higher risk of mental health disorders and reduced productivity, reports a study in the June Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 1-Jul-2013 10:00 AM EDT
Transformational Leadership Has Positive Effects on Employee Well-Being
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

A transformational leadership style—valued for stimulating innovation and worker performance—is also associated with increased well-being among employees, reports a study in the July Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 2-Aug-2013 2:00 PM EDT
Combination of Long Hours and Overwork Increases Depression Risk
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Employees who work long hours with high job demands are more likely to develop depression, suggests a study in the August Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 3-Sep-2013 10:45 AM EDT
'Negative Working Conditions Score' Linked to Depressive Symptoms
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

The sum total of adverse working conditions explains a substantial portion of the risk of depression in working-age adults, suggests a study in the September Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 2-Oct-2013 1:00 PM EDT
Investing in Employees' Health Leads to Increased Productivity
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Workplace health promotion programs that improve employee health can lead to significant increases in productivity—and associated cost savings, reports a study in the October Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Released: 4-Nov-2013 10:00 AM EST
Job Strain Helps Explain Adverse Effects of Workaholism
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Workaholics work hard, but still have poor job performance—mainly because of high mental and physical strain, according to a study in the November Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).


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