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In a recent survey conducted by Transitions Optical, only 16% of employees reported getting education from their employer related to their eye health, a gap that is reflected by a lack of understanding of how many lifestyle choices and activities can affect the human eye. Most expressed awareness in how aging (83%), ultraviolet exposure (70%) or lack of sleep (64%) could negatively impact ocular health, but other risks were less recognized. [Images: Thinkstock]
February 6
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Over-the-counter medicines are part of most Americans routine health care. But what does usage of OTC medications really look like, and what impact does it have on health? In fall 2012, Edelman PR conducted a nationwide survey on this topic and some of the findings from the 31,000 respondents may surprise you. [Images: Thinkstock]
February 5
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Almost 40% of boomers are obese, compared with 29% a generation ago. Fifty-two percent said they got no regular physical activity versus 17% of their parents, according to the study released this week.
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The Family Medical Leave Act was signed into law 20 years ago today, offering an opportunity to dissect its successes and stumbles in offering workers expanded access to protected leave.
February 5 -
How many Gen X and Gen Y consumers are saving for retirement? Not nearly enough, according to LIMRA, an industry-funded research group.
February 5 -
Merging your practice can be a difficult process. Advisers who have been through the deal process offered their recommendations for others considering a deal during a panel at TD Ameritrade Institutionals annual adviser conference in San Diego. [Story by Rachel F. Elson, Financial Planning] [Images: Thinkstock]
February 5
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Baby boomers have more chronic illness and disability than their parents, as their sedentary habits and expanding girth offset the modern medicine that enables them to live longer, a study said.
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The government said the rules announced last week would broaden the types of organizations eligible for an exemption from the birth-control mandate and make it easier for them to escape it.
February 4 -
A study released Monday morning from the ADP Research Institute indicates that while 77% of eligible full-time workers select health coverage, only 15% of eligible part-time workers do the same.
February 4 -
Payments from drugmakers and medical device companies to doctors must be disclosed to the U.S. government beginning next March, regulators said.
February 4
