Almost linear association seen between alcohol intake, blood pressure
Jul 31, 2023
Baseline alcohol intake was associated with systolic BP changes in men and women and diastolic BP in men.
AI revolution will disproportionately affect women, but probably not in healthcare, report shows
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 31, 2023
AI could cut into working hours for women-dominated roles, a new study shows, but that probably won’t apply to the healthcare industry.
Smartwatches still gathering valuable COVID, vaccine insights
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 31, 2023
Data collected from smartwatches shows that those vaccinated for COVID will have less severe infections, a German research team demonstrated.
Nonbinary job-seekers face bias in hiring, at work: study
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 31, 2023
Identifying as nonbinary — someone who does not identify exclusively as a man or a woman — or using they/them pronouns can hurt an applicant in the job search process, according to a recent study by...
Business briefs, July 31
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 31, 2023
Employee handbook language makes provider’s arbitration policy ‘unenforceable,’ court says … Disparities growing between low-income, high-income older workers’ retirement accounts: GAO …...
Small amounts of vigorous exercise linked to reduced risk for cancer
Jul 28, 2023
Four to five minutes of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity daily was linked to a decrease in total and physical activity-related cancers.
New ‘joint employer’ rule coming next month: NLRB
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 28, 2023
A new “joint employer” rule will be coming next month, according to the National Labor Relations Board’s agenda published Thursday to the Federal Register.
Time-restricted eating may aid weight loss with type 2 diabetes
Jul 27, 2023
There was no change in cardiometabolic risk factors or glycemic control over six months.
Virtual therapy can help Parkinson’s patients walk without fear, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 27, 2023
A new study shows that virtual therapy for Parkinson’s patients is just as effective as in-person options for helping them walk.
Meet Jennifer George, 2023 Rising Star
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 27, 2023
Learn more about Jennifer George, MPA, Executive Director, WelbeHealth Pacific PACE, Pasadena, CA.