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In Need of Cubicle Cleanup
After coming across some frightening statistics on germs in an office cubicle, I could hardly stomach lunch at my desk before I launched a full-out assault on the filth lurking around my cube. Now, I'm passing the word along — it's time to scrub down your desk and make regular cleanings a part of your healthy office lifestyle. Remember, if you're eating, drinking, and sitting for hours on end in this space, you're picking up all the germs and carting them with you, home and back, day after day.
Money Tip: Aim to Quit Your Pricey and Unnecessary Vice
With New Year's in sight, it is suddenly the time of year we all start thinking about our goals and resolutions. Maybe your aims are high, like saving more money than you did in 2009 or enrolling in a certification course that will help advance your career, but don't forget you can reap big rewards from small change. Even budget alterations that seem minor, like picking brand names instead of store brands, packing your lunch an extra day a week, cutting back on utility use, or finding a cheaper dry cleaner — even hand-washing garments at home more often — can add up.
People in Debt Twice as Likely to Be Overweight?
There's a solution for every problem, and it appears two of the toughest to fix are heavily linked. New research from Germany shows that people in heavy debt are twice as likely to be overweight as the general population and more than 2.5 times as likely to be obese.
While the statistics are surprisingly high, it makes sense that individuals with intense financial stress would be struggle with weight.
Study Measures Health Risks of Stress From Potential Job Loss
Stress is the cause of so many illnesses, and new research shows you're more likely to have health issues because of worrying about losing your job than someone who's unemployed and stressing about finding a job. Sociologist Sarah Burgard commented, "It may seem surprising that chronically high job insecurity is more strongly linked with health declines than actual job loss or unemployment."
Researchers analyzed data on 1,700 adults and studies conducted between 1986 and 1989 and from 1995 and 2005.
How-To: Unwind After a Rough Workday
Shaking off a rough day at work isn't always easy. Let go of the workday blues when you leave the office by taking time for yourself. There are plenty of ways to detach from the day's events and none of these ideas involve retail therapy — no need to make things worse by spending money you may not have.
What Would You Do? Destination Wedding in Mexico
Only a couple weeks have passed since swine flu was introduced to our common vocabulary, and a day doesn't go by without the term spoken in my presence. I'm sure you can relate. I was chatting with a friend about a dilemma she's facing because of the flu and am wondering how you would handle the tough position she's facing.
Has Your Employer Addressed Swine Flu Concerns?
The world is buzzing about swine flu, so much that human resources in our office sent a company-wide email addressing the issue. It reminded employees to wash our hands, visit the doctor and stay home if we're feeling sick, and encouraged us to use the Purell dispensers around the office (Johnson & Johnson is a swine flu victor). Have you received something similar at your office?
Dealing With Money-Related Stress
Economic anxiety is the issue en mode, and experts say the number of people seeking help for their money-induced stress is growing. Those reaching out to professionals for help haven't necessarily dealt with huge financial blows, and some patients are simply affected by the general uncertainty of the times. Whether you're suffering from serious panic attacks, losing sleep, or simply feel more stressed than usual, it's important to find ways to deal with your symptoms.
Work Mood Booster: Buy a Desk Plant
The workplace is more stressful than ever lately, and it's important to maintain a sense of well-being during tumultuous times so that we stay healthy and don't let stress take over our ability to enjoy life.
Instead of packing up your belongings in preparation for a possible pink slip, make yourself even more at home by bringing in a plant for your desk. According to a recent study by HortScience, the presence of something green will do more than take up space: it can actually improve your quality of life at the office, which is definitely something most of us could use.
Candy Industry Even Sweeter in Recession
It seems a spoonful of sugar helps the hard economic times go down. While most industries are suffering, candy creators and shops are reporting gains. Companies like Cadbury, Nestle and Hershey reported profits in 2008, with Cadbury leading the group with a 30 percent rise.
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