Could a shorter working week really help us all to feel less stressed, and if so, how realistic is it to expect a four-day week to become a reality? Stylist spoke with Will Stronge and Kyle Lewis, authors of the new…
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Wellbeing classes in workplaces aren't enough for mental health, says study
Across offices, wellbeing has become a more openly used word. Some workplaces will even make a big show of their wellbeing offerings, encouraging staff to use support systems such as the Employee Assistance Programme, along with offering perks such as…
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Poor wellbeing at work in healthcare also affects patient satisfaction
Researchers from the Department of Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä clarified how the staff of a healthcare district experienced increasing job demands, and how the demands were connected with wellbeing at work. In addition, the study clarified whether the…
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Stress at work and at home increases risk of depression in U.S. workers
Job strain and family strain are found to be linked to major depressive episodes and may have different effects on men and women, according to a study from UCLA researchers published in the August edition of the Journal of Psychosomatic…
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Protein supplements work for women, but not men, during fasted carb-restricted training
Consuming a protein supplement, specifically protein hydrolysate, during carbohydrate-restricted training was helpful for improving training intensity in women, but not in men. That’s according to new research which will be part of a presentation this week at The Physiological Society’s…
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COVID vaccines work just as well in obese people with 96% efficacy
COVID-19 vaccines work just as well in obese people, with up to 96% efficacy against infection, analysis finds All three vaccines available in the U.S, Pfizer, Moderna and J&J, are just as effective in obese people, a new analysis finds…
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Taking Just 7 Minutes to Work Out Can Still Help You Get Fit
Whether you call it the Quarantine 15 or the Covid 20, many of us gained a few extra pounds over the past year as our routines got turned upside down and stress levels skyrocketed along with binge drinking and Netflix…
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How transcription factors work together in cancer formation
A new study co-authored by University of Colorado Cancer Center researcher Srinivas Ramachandran, Ph.D., shows how DNA segments known as enhancers function in cells. The paper published last month in Molecular Cell highlighted the work from Ramachandran, along with Satyanarayan…
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Airport COVID-19 safety measures still need work
Safety measures taken by U.S. airports have lowered travelers’ risks of getting the new coronavirus, but more needs to be done, a new report claims. “To be clear, we are not saying that it is safe to fly,” but precautions…
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Biden administration to undo Medicaid work requirements
The Biden administration is moving to roll back Medicaid work requirements in its latest effort to undo a controversial Trump-era policy. Federal health officials planned Friday to inform 10 states that they would revoke permissions granted by the Trump administration…
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