Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can result in a wide variety of symptoms. Because the brain is such a complex organ, each TBI can be considered a unique injury. If you have a loved one who recently received a TBI, the unique nature of the injury can make it difficult...
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Month: July 2019
Work hazards cause nearly a third of all sarcoidosis cases
A study published earlier this month in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine sheds light on how various occupational factors can cause workers to develop certain diseases and conditions. One of those is sarcoidosis.Researchers determined that...
Workers’ compensation and internships
Summer is a time when many high school and college students serve in internships to gain valuable real world experience. Some work in various branches of government -- particularly at the federal and state level. Others work in companies and nonprofit organizations...
How does heat stress really work?
No matter what we put them through or how we maintain them, our bodies work amazingly well. And because they function only at a narrow range of temperatures, they have ways to control heat. Work environments can challenge that ability to maintaining a low (or high)...
The benefits of physical therapy after an injury
Depending on the type of injury, physical therapy may be one of the best ways to get back on your feet in the near future.With the help of your doctor, you can find a local physical therapist that understands your injury and is able to help you during your recovery....
Why are work-related overexertion injuries so common?
A sudden accident in the workplace can cause serious injuries. However, the most common medical issues caused by work-related activities develop over time. They're the result of repetitive movements like typing and things like long hours spent hunched over a desk in a...
Workers who sleep poorly are dangerous to the rest of us
Researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) recently published a study that they'd carried out on behalf of the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center. After questioning several construction workers, they determined that it's likely that employee sleep greatly impacts...
Mental disorders: How to get Social Security Disability benefits
A mental disorder can be every bit as damaging and frustrating as a physical injury. If you're suffering from any type of mental disorder, you may be in a position to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits.A variety of mental impairments are covered by the...
On-the-job auto crashes put many workers’ health at risk
The modern job market is increasingly asking workers to travel. It may be the core component of the job, like a delivery driver for an online retailer. Or it might be a small - but necessary - piece, such as a nursing assistant traveling to patients’ homes. The demand...
