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Power at work has payoffs, but not for health

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Oct 19, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Being at the top has its perks, but new University of Toronto research shows people in positions of authority at work are more likely to experience certain psychological and physical problems that can undermine the health ...


Poor leadership poses a health risk at work

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 02, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Perceived poor managerial leadership increases not only the amount of sick leave taken at a workplace, but also the risk of sickness amongst employees later on in life. The longer a person has had a "poorer" manager, the ...


Most older long-term cancer survivors have poor health habits

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Jul 27, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

A new study finds that most older long-term cancer survivors who are interested in diet and exercise actually have poor health habits. The study also reveals that those survivors who do exercise and watch their diet have ...


Study links child hunger and poor health to unstable housing

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 02, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A new study shows that children whose families move frequently or live in overcrowded conditions are more likely to suffer from hunger and poor health than those in stable housing. The study was carried out by the Children's ...


Job insecurity leads to health problems in U.S. workers

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 27, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Persistent job insecurity poses a major threat to worker health, according to a new study published in the September issue of the peer-reviewed journal Social Science and Medicine.