COVID-19 case numbers remain high across the US. Nonetheless, reports of new cases are dropping, as Americans are following President Trump’s Guidelines for Opening Up America Again . Authorities around the country are advising employers to encourage social distancing and provide protective e
It comes as a surprise that the prime cause of death for ill people in developing countries is not the lack of access to medical care. According to a paper published by The Lancet Global Health Commission , more people die from improper care than from no care at all. The Commission found
Our everyday activities are shaping a world ready to keep up with the continuous evolution of the digital era. It is only natural that the needs of employee change in the process, and big companies are aware of it. In a landscape where blue-collar jobs and back pains are on the rise, employees need
Humans are inherently social. We are naturally oriented towards others and whether we may acknowledge it or not, our social behaviors are critical for our survival as individuals. It is no secret that our relationships with people, or lack thereof, have an impact on our health, both mental and
There’s no easy way to say this: poor nutrition is one of the most pressing challenges the world is facing today. The malnutrition rates are a clear indication that this crisis is spiraling out of control—currently, 1.9 billion adults are overweight or obese and 462 million are underweight. Who’s to
Americans say the most important problem facing US today is healthcare, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll . The survey analyzed data from January 2018 to June 2018 and showed an increase in public concern regarding the issue. High costs of health insurance, prescription drugs and the ability to
Chronic diseases and conditions are now the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Health problems such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and arthritis are not only prevalent and costly, but also preventable. This development has brought about a shift
Happy, healthy employees are known to be more productive. We didn’t say it, science did. In fact, there are a number of studies that explore the correlation between employees’ health and their productivity levels: “employees who eat healthy all day long were 25% more likely to have higher job perfo
Brace yourself because winter is coming! And we’re not just talking about the latest Game of Thrones series, we’re talking about that time of the year when seasons start to click and autumn, with all its glory and sun-kissed shades, turns into the most dreaded season of all. As the days are getting
Biotech companies that operate in genome editing are on a rush to keep pace with the way this technology is gaining momentum. Although the core of this genetic engineering technique is still highly disputable from an ethical point of view, it is nevertheless an extremely attractive field.
