You’ve probably heard of “white-coat hypertension,” the phenomenon of having a higher blood pressure reading in the doctor’s office when compared to the same patient’s reading outside the clinic. Now there’s another type of distorted reading that’s exactly the opposite. Investigators say that approximately 20 to 30 percent of adults in the United States may… Continue reading Lower Blood Pressure Isn’t Always Good
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Let It Go: Post-Work Mental Breaks Will Improve Your Sleep
Doing something fun after work can help you get a better night’s sleep – especially if you’ve been bothered by rude colleagues during the day. That was the key finding of research that appears in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, published by the American Psychological Association. “Sleep quality is crucial because sleep plays a… Continue reading Let It Go: Post-Work Mental Breaks Will Improve Your Sleep
How to Avoid “Sitting Disease”
Many Americans spend hours each day sitting, whether it’s at work, during their commute or even relaxing on the couch. Excessive sitting is becoming a significant health issue for our country and has been linked to negative impacts on both mental and physical health. Research has shown that consistent sedentary behavior may be associated with… Continue reading How to Avoid “Sitting Disease”
A Good Sex Life Means a Good Work Life
Having a healthy sex life increases peoples’ job satisfaction and engagement at the office, researchers have found. A study of the work and sex habits of married employees found that those who prioritized sex at home unknowingly gave themselves a next-day advantage at work, where they were more likely to immerse themselves in their tasks… Continue reading A Good Sex Life Means a Good Work Life
Walking During Work Helps Your Body and Your Mind
“Walking workstations,” or desks that are attached to a treadmill, can improve mental as well as physical health during the workday, according to a new study. Researchers from the Department of Psychology in the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) said they hoped the research would help employers look at ways to… Continue reading Walking During Work Helps Your Body and Your Mind