HEALTH BEHAVIORS

Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Why Workers in the Petrochemical Industry Face Muscle Troubles: A Study

Imagine a worker at a petrochemical plant who's been having back pain for weeks. Musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs, are quite common, especially in jobs that require physical labor. In the petrochemical industry, these disorders are a significant cause of absenteeism and have a substantial economic impact. The interesting part? Healthy behaviors can both cause and p...

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

How Internet Use Shapes Health Habits in China's Older Adults

Ever wondered how friends influence our health choices? In China, a recent survey found that peers have a big impact on the habits of middle-aged and older adults. But here's where it gets interesting - the internet plays a unique role in all this. It acts like a moderator, tweaking how peer pressure affects what people do for their health. For instance, if an older ...

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