Workplace Health - Articles - Page 159

Studies show wearing contacts increases computer vision problems

April 18, 2017

With many computer users wear contact lenses, researchers in Spain reviewed published studies to see if contact lens wear increases the risk of computer vision problems or causes a worsening of computer vision syndrome.

How to relieve computer eye strain

April 18, 2017

Here are 10 steps you can take to reduce your risk of computer eye strain and other common symptoms of computer vision syndrome (CVS): 1. Get a comprehensive eye exam. Having a routine comprehensive eye exam is the most important thing you can do to prevent or treat computer vision problems.

Be on the lookout for nine serious eye symptoms

April 18, 2017

More than 285 million people are visually impaired worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Of these cases, about 80 percent of them could have been avoided or cured. That’s why regular eye exams are so important — they can be particularly helpful in detecting progressive eye conditions such as glaucoma (a common condition that typically has few symptoms in its early stages).

Five most commonly diagnosed eye conditions

April 18, 2017

People often ignore early signs of vision problems, hoping their eyesight will clear up. That’s not very likely. Early diagnosis of eye problems followed by professional treatment can help preserve or even improve your vision.

Diabetes type 1 and 2 on the rise among kids, teens

Fastest increase seen among racial/ethnic minority groups

April 18, 2017

Rates of new diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are increasing among youth in the United States, according to a report, Incidence Trends of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes among Youths, 2002-2012, published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

CEOs challenged to set a fitness example for employees

April 17, 2017

The American Cancer Society's CEOs Against Cancer® program will host Fit2BeCancerFree®, a virtual step-tracking fitness challenge to be held on April 19 during National Cancer Control Month.

Most of us have good vision, but 14 million are visually impaired

April 17, 2017

A National Institutes of Health (NIH) study found that although 94 percent of Americans aged 12 and older have good vision, the remaining six percent, or 14 million, are visually impaired. Of these, more than 11 million have uncorrected visual impairment, such as nearsightedness. They need eyeglasses or contact lenses to improve their vision. Teenagers, people with diabetes, Hispanics, and people who are economically disadvantaged have higher rates of visual impairment and can most benefit from corrective lenses.

What's your company policy on e-cigarettes?

Survey highlights need for clear policies on 'vaping' vs smoking

April 17, 2017

As e-cigarettes continue to increase in popularity, employees are unclear on whether their employers have any company policy on "vaping" — or whether that policy is different for vaping versus tobacco smoking, reports a survey study in the April Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Take a free test that could possibly save your life

The American Heart Association wants you to check your blood pressure

April 13, 2017

An estimated 86 million adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, but because it’s a symptomless disease, many people are unaware they have it – and so do don’t take steps to manage it.

Many workers get too little sleep

April 7, 2017

There are significant differences in short sleep duration – less than seven hours a night –among occupational groups, according to a CDC study published today in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. This is the first study to evaluate short sleep duration in more than 90 detailed occupation groups and across multiple states.