Every Friday we pass on a few articles, pictures, videos, infographics, etc. we enjoyed throughout the week in a “Best of the Week” post.
Building a Healthier Community – Committee Looks to Improve Wellness of Area
News and Tribune
NEW ALBANY — It starts with making the right food choices and maybe parking further away from a grocery store or shopping center to create a habit of walking. Whatever is done to improve the wellness of residents in Southern Indiana could lead to more jobs and lower health costs in the long run.
Workplace Safety and Health Topics: Cold Stress
NIOSH
Overview: Workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work in cold environments may be at risk of cold stress. Extreme cold weather is a dangerous situation that can bring on health emergencies in susceptible people, such as those without shelter, outdoor workers, and those who work in an area that is poorly insulated or without heat. What constitutes cold stress and its effects can vary across different areas of the country. In regions relatively unaccustomed to winter weather, near freezing temperatures are considered factors for “cold stress.” Whenever temperatures drop decidedly below normal and as wind speed increases, heat can more rapidly leave your body. These weather-related conditions may lead to serious health problems.
From the Ergonomics Plus blog this week: How to Make Your New Year’s Health and Fitness Resolutions Stick
