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Moms-to-Be: Work Stress Can Be Harmful to Your Baby

A Dutch study published in the American Journal of Public Health took a look at work stress in the first trimester of pregnancy — and the impact it can have on an unborn child. More than eight thousand pregnant women participated in a survey focused on employment and working conditions — they were asked about the number of hours worked per week and their stress levels (among other things). More that seven thousand women continued in the study, and were in contact with researchers again after giving birth to report the weight of the newborns. The results? Women who worked … Continue reading →

Easy Ways to Get Moving at the (Home) Office

Reducing stress helps you focus better on your job, become more productive and most importantly: improve your overall health. Here are some easy ways to get moving at the office, without losing time! Multitask at your desk: while taking a call why not pump some iron? Store small hand weights in your desk, or use water bottles or soup cans as resistance. While you take a call, you can use your other hand to exercise your arms, just don’t forget to switch arms though! Try a few simple leg lifts while you are on the phone, reading emails or memos … Continue reading →