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Wellness Programs Take Aim At Workplace Stress
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Wellness Programs Take Aim At Workplace Stress

A recent poll shows stress tops the list for people concerned about the impact of their job on their health. Workplace wellness programs often address stress, but many employees don't sign up.

Wellness Programs Take Aim At Workplace Stress

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Workplaces Can Be Particularly Stressful For Disabled Americans, Poll Finds

Jason Olsen, a 39-year-old policy adviser for the Department of Labor, uses the Washington, D.C., Metro to commute to work three times a week. On the other days of the week, Olsen telecommutes from home to avoid the challenge of taking the Metro. Ruby Wallau/NPR hide caption

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Workplaces Can Be Particularly Stressful For Disabled Americans, Poll Finds

Many disabled adults want to work — and many do. But a survey shows that a workplace can be particularly stressful for them, and workplaces may not be doing enough to lower the stress.

Workplaces Can Be Particularly Stressful For Disabled Americans, Poll Finds

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Overworked Americans Aren't Taking The Vacation They've Earned
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Overworked Americans Aren't Taking The Vacation They've Earned

And they're not unplugging from email and text messages when they do get away, an NPR poll finds. "So they're taking their stress along with them wherever they go," says a Harvard scientist.

Overworked Americans Aren't Taking The Vacation They've Earned

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Sick? People Say They Still Go To Work, Even When They Shouldn't
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Sick? People Say They Still Go To Work, Even When They Shouldn't

An NPR poll found that most working adults say they go to work when they're sick. For people who work in hospitals or restaurants that can be a problem, since it's easy to spread disease.

Sick? People Say They Still Go To Work, Even When They Shouldn't

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Hassle Of Being A Patient Can Turn Into A Crisis Without Sick Leave
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Hassle Of Being A Patient Can Turn Into A Crisis Without Sick Leave

A new NPR poll shows about a third of working adults have no sick leave, even as more people are living with chronic health problems that require regular care.

Hassle Of Being A Patient Can Turn Into A Crisis Without Sick Leave

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