by worksaver-admin | Jul 26, 2018 | Fit for Duty
Humans are no designed to stay in one posture too long without suffering bad consequences. Sit and stand computer stations are recommended to permit employees to change postures during the day. Prolonged sitting and prolonged standing have been shown to have...
by worksaver-admin | Jul 26, 2018 | Fit for Duty
WorkSaver Newsletter – July 2016 Wellness Tip The Benefits of Sunshine and Vitamin D – Should We Really Avoid Sun Exposure? Sunlight exposure is essential to our health because it is the best source of vitamin D, an important nutrient which is synthesized in our...
by worksaver-admin | Jul 26, 2018 | Fit for Duty
Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes are among the leading cause of death and disability in the United States, greatly affecting patient quality of life and health care costs. Polypharmacy or taking too many medications presents one sort of...
by worksaver-admin | Jul 26, 2018 | Fit for Duty
For many years now I have lectured nationally about the harmful effects of non-neutral neck postures. When the head is flexed forward, the weight of the head creates more leverage force at the base of the neck than if the head and neck are held more erect. Holding the...
by worksaver-admin | Jul 26, 2018 | Fit for Duty
In a recent legal case I was hired to provide expert consulting concerning a 40-year-old deckhand who claimed a lower back injury that resulted from lifting a 40 lb rope wire. This deckhand was a heavy smoker, who self-reported that he had smoked at least a pack of...
by worksaver-admin | Jul 26, 2018 | Fit for Duty
Article attributable to Al Sears MD ( www.alsearsmd.com ) What is Type II Diabetes Mellitis? Type II Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose (sugar) levels to rise higher than normal. This is also called...
