Thursday, August 25, 2011

Your Co-Workers Might Be Killing You

The typical American will spend about 15% of his or her lifetime working at the office. Given this expanse of hours, it's not surprising that the details of our job can have a profound impact on our health.

Traditionally, researchers have focused on the ways in which different kinds of labor affect the body, investigating the hazards associated with activities such as coal mining, truck driving and professional football.

In recent years, however, it has become clear that even seemingly safe workplaces can negatively influence well-being. This is largely because jobs don't just take a physical toll—they also exact a ...

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