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Work stress doubles heart disease risk in men; essential heart care tips | Health
Work stress can play havoc with men’s heart health especially when the stressful working conditions are not matched with suitable compensation, says a new study published in the journal Circulation:…
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4 in 5 employees in Asia at risk developing mental health issues: study
Employees in Asia are under “significant mental health strain,” with 82% having a moderate to high risk of developing mental health issues. That’s according to a new report from insurance…
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Prioritize Brain Health to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Home Instead shares tips for prioritizing one’s well-being during World Alzheimer’s Month OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s continues to rise –…
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The City of Beverly Hills takes a mindful approach to risk management
The City of Beverly Hills is home to about 33,000 people, according to the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau reporting. The City employs about 1,200 people including first responders. (Photo provided by…
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Extreme heat poses a mental health risk, particularly in northern states
Bloomington-Normal is heating up this week, with temperatures expected to reach near 100 degrees on Thursday and Friday. All of central Illinois is under an excessive heat warning until 8…
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Preterm birth risk increases by father’s mental health condition: Study | Health
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Karolinska Institutet found that babies are more likely to be delivered prematurely when their father or mother has…
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Lifetime Risk of Mental Health, Socioeconomic Difficulties Higher than Reported
Lars Vedel Kessing, DMSc Credit: Dagens Medicin A recent investigation conducted in Denmark has shed light on the lifetime risk of experiencing mental health disorders and receiving psychotropic medication, as well as…
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Youth Risk Behaviour Survey reports poor mental health
More than a third of Vermont high school students and one-fifth of middle school students have reported recently experiencing poor mental health, according to a recent survey. LGBTQ+, students of…
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To Offset Obesity Risk, You Can Try Conscious Eating Habits
Share on PinterestA study looks at how eating habits can offset risk factors for obesity. Iryna Auhustsinovich/Stocksy A new study finds that people who are at higher risk for developing…
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Interpersonal and Structural Stigma Toward Sexual Minority Youth Create Mental Health Challenges, Increased Suicide Risk
–CHOP researchers suggest more targeted intervention against discrimination, particularly in states with higher rates of structural stigma — PHILADELPHIA, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)…
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Long-Term Data of Ocrelizumab Highlights Specific Patient Population at Risk for Severe Infection
New 6-year data from the ACAPELLA study, a real-world analysis of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) on ocrelizumab (Ocrevus; Genentech), showed a higher rate of severe infection in treated patients…
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Where Are We with Mental Health at Work and What Can Employers Do to Improve It? : Risk & Insurance
Gallagher Bassett’s Jennifer Cogbill speaks on the multitude of behavioral health opportunities available to elevate employee mental health and drive continued improvement in injury outcomes. The pandemic period was an…
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Risk Cooperative CEO Andres Franzetti Details the Origins of His Company and What Makes It Differ from the Rest
R&I: What was your first job? My first job out of college was working in the finance space for a mortgage company. I was a loan officer for the company…
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Insuring Risks Beyond the ‘Frontera’: Mexican Companies Consider the Advantages of Captive Insurance — Via Vermont : Risk & Insurance
Vermont captive regulators and advocates journey to Mexico as part of a push for more international business for the domicile. Demand for captive insurance in Mexico has risen exponentially over…
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Looking to Attract and Retain Talent? Here’s How Your Benefits Package Can Set You Apart : Risk & Insurance
The benefits package an employer can now provide an employee goes well beyond what was once the status quo. Attracting and retaining top workforce talent is crucial for employers who…
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Are You at Risk? Taking a Mental Health Test Can Help
Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being. Unfortunately, mental health issues are often stigmatized, leaving many people feeling ashamed or embarrassed to seek help. However, it is…
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How Much Does a Public School Stand to Lose When Cyberattacks Go Undetected? : Risk & Insurance
This fictive scenario sees U.S. public schools falling victim time and time again to elaborate social engineering schemes concocted by dastardly cybercriminals. But the fiction only goes so deep when…
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Rising Star Courtney Cassidy Sees Many Paths to Success in the Insurance Industry : Risk & Insurance
CAC Specialty broker Courtney Cassidy shares her brokerage journey and how her passion for a clean energy future is fueling her work today. Come see the Stars! As part of…
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7 Questions for WCRI’s New CEO Ramona Tanabe : Risk & Insurance
Ramona Tanabe assumed the role of WCRI’s CEO in May 2023. She shares her thoughts, her goals and career wins that have led her to this position. Every year, the…
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Aon’s Joe Peiser on How Better Use of Data and Parametrics Can Help Carriers Bridge the Protection Gap : Risk & Insurance
Joe Peiser is Head of Commercial Risk Solutions, North America for Aon. He can be reached at [email protected] From the economic fallout of COVID-19, to the hard property market, to…
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At RISKWORLD 2023: Experts Say the Future of Workplace Safety Hinges Upon Partnerships and Proactive Use of Data : Risk & Insurance
At this year’s RIMS conference, experts shared how combining traditional safety models with the use of technology can help employers improve workplace safety — and even enhance quality of life…
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5 People on the Move : Risk & Insurance
See who in the industry is being hired and promoted in this edition of People on the Move, including WCRI’s new CEO, Golberg Segalla’s workers’ comp team expansion and more.…
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New Research May Help Clinicians Identify Children at a Higher Risk for Self-harm Events
Authors of a new study identified 4 distinct profiles of psychiatric comorbidity that can help health care professionals better assess children at elevated risk for a self-harm event. Findings were…
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At RISKWORLD 2023: Training Is Vital for Active Shooter Survival : Risk & Insurance
Shots fired, now what? The right training can make all the difference when the worst happens at your workplace. One week before their May 1st presentation at RIMS in Atlanta,…
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Rising Star Nicholas Licursi Follows in His Grandfather’s Footsteps and Takes a Thoughtful Risk Management Approach : Risk & Insurance
This Risk Strategies broker likes working with high net worth clients because they recognize the value of a thoughtful risk management approach. Come see the Stars! As part of…
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How Mindfulness Keeps Construction Workers Safer : Risk & Insurance
National Construction Safety Week is in May. Here’s how incorporating mindfulness can help construction workers stay physically and mentally safer. It’s easy to understand why construction workers have stressful jobs.…
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Prolonged Stress Can Lead To Cognitive Decline; Tips To Lower Risk
Prolonged stress can lead to cognitive decline, impair memory formation, and increase the risk of developing cognitive disorders. Prolonged stress could negatively effect cognitive functions such as poor memory Prolonged…