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Without Job Stress, Retirees Sleep Better
Those who left demanding jobs report the most improvement, study finds

Takes a Pro to Make Offices Pain-Free
Ergonomist's adjustments to desks, chairs reduce eyestrain, poor posture, study finds

Recession Adds to Ranks of Americans With Depression
Being unemployed or underemployed puts mental health at risk, survey finds

After-Effects of Chemotherapy May Include Memory Problems
Lack of concentration, thinking difficulties reported by breast cancer survivors, researchers say

Treating Workers’ Mental Woes May Boost Productivity
But not treating problems resulted in roughly same outcome, research shows

Long-Term Lead Exposure Linked to Heart Deaths
Current OSHA guidelines are probably inadequate, researchers say

Fear of Job Loss May Be Worse Than Loss Itself
Workers who constantly worried reported poorer health overall, study shows

Female Supervisors More Likely to Be Sexually Harassed
Women in lower-level positions weren't targeted nearly as often, study notes

Point-of-Sale Printers May Trigger Asthma
Chemical on receipts, coupons, tickets the likely culprit, report suggests

Staying Home When Sick Might Be Wise
People who go to work ill face longer absences in future, survey finds