The cost of unscheduled absenteeism is enormous for most American employers. The average cost per employee is $660 per year and upward. This is money that could easily pay for additional help or add to the employee's pay. The chain spirals when...
Most people are aware of the health effects of substance abuse. Chronic use of drugs or alcohol can cause a variety of health problems, including high blood pressure, cancer, injuries and decreased lifespan. Substance abuse has financial...
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the lungs. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology website, about 20 million Americans suffer from asthma, which is one of the leading causes of childhood hospitalizations...
North Carolina ranks in the top third of states for obesity at 29.3 percent of the population in 2009. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that obesity directly contributes to heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes,...
According to the American Lung Association, asthma is the leading serious chronic illness of children in the United States and is the one of the most common causes of school absenteeism. It is not a condition that can be cured, but it can be...
Clinical depression affects 15 million American adults--or 5 to 8 percent of the population each year--and is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Although it is highly treatable, 80 percent of those who suffer from clinical depression fail...
According to the Health and Safety Executive, stress is the adverse reaction people have to the demands of pressure that is placed on them. Some amount of pressure is healthy. Healthy pressure encourages peak performance and good morale and is...
A family's socioeconomic status can significantly affect the way its children eat. At school, however, every child has an opportunity to eat well -- if the school provides a variety of healthy choices. Healthy school meals and snacks can...
That isn't always the easiest thing to do for children who suffer from asthma. It can be one of the signs that something isn't quite right. Asthma is a condition that causes the lungs to become inflamed, to swell and for the airways to become...
According the American Academy of Physicians, sleep apnea is a leading cause of chronic insomnia. The snoring does not always have to be loud and unbearable to cause insomnia. A person who has trouble breathing during sleep can be at risk due to...
Headaches are a common occurrence in children. According to the American Headache Society, most headaches in children are benign. Still, they can sometimes indicate a significant head problem and be the cause of school absenteeism and frequent...
Asthma is a medical condition of chronic lung inflammation. It's characterized by episodes of worsening symptoms, or exacerbations, triggered by pollen, upper respiratory infections, exercise and changes in the weather, among other factors. Dry...
Academic performance and test scores can be important in your child's path to success. Traditional factors, such as classroom environment and homework completion, can certainly influence school grades. Current research also suggests that...
The environment abounds with potential sources of infectious diseases. Without the protection of the immune system, infections would quickly overwhelm the body. Certain viruses, bacteria, fungi and a variety of parasites possess mechanisms to...
Insomnia is the number one sleep complaint in America, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Insomnia is defined as the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, which can prevent you from feeling rested or refreshed in the morning. Chronic...
A 2005 article in "American Family Physician" reports that dysmenorrhea, or menstrual cramping, is the leading cause of recurrent, short-term absenteeism among adolescent women. An estimated 10 to 15 percent of women must curtail their daily...
