Every Friday we pass on a few articles, pictures, videos, infographics, etc. we enjoyed throughout the week in a “Best of the Week” post.

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5 Habits That Hurt Your Back
Fox News Health

Back pain isn’t just about heavy lifting or sleeping the wrong way. Here are some surprising everyday habits that cause aches and pains—and how to feel better …

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U.S. Work-Related Injuries, Illnesses Take Toll On The Till
US News Health

FRIDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) — Job-related injuries and illnesses in the United States cost the nation an estimated $250 billion per year, according to a new study …

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The Super Sizing Of America – Retooling for the Obesity Crisis
HR Web Cafe

Early last year, we learned that the U.S. obesity problem was deemed large enough (ahem) to actually threaten passenger safety on city buses. To better balance capacity and weight loads, the Federal Transit Administration is evaluating the possibility of raising the current standard …

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Fitting Fitness Inside the Cubicle
Reuters

(Reuters) – Whether your office is in the business district or on the dining room table, sitting immobile for hours in front of a computer screen is at odds with the fit body …

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From the Ergonomics Plus blog this week – Workplace Athletic Trainers for Workplace Athletes