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A New PTSD Treatment For Veterans Is Reducing Symptoms in 2 Weeks. Here’s Why It Works

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Veterans with mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression suffer at higher rates than civilians. Or they must try and adjust to multiple medications before finding relief, if they find it at all. Some patients have been referred by health care providers who send them to STRIVE specialists.

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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

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According to Paul Osincup , corporate trainer, humor strategist and author of the forthcoming book, The Humor Habit , we are all suffering from a condition he refers to as “chronic seriousness.” Research has shown that workplace stress costs the U.S. Yet, humor in the workplace is not all that common these days.

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How Companies Can Support Moms in–and Returning to—the Workplace

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This is driven by a number of factors, one of which has been identified and dubbed the ‘maternal wall,’ referring specifically to the ways women are held back from career growth when they become mothers,” says Dana Kirwin, director of employer and government relations for Medela. Women generally face steeper challenges to career advancement.

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Drones for High Value Deliveries

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Since 2016 they've been using drones (more properly referred to as  unmanned aircraft systems ) to deliver blood and medical supplies in the African nation of Rwanda. Over time as costs come down, the new technology spreads to broader use in lower cost and value applications. Like pizza delivery. 

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

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Besides that, your confidential medical records will let you know if any team members have disabilities that you need to consider when planning and assigning tasks. These types of violations can cost your organization $75,000+ , so keeping confidential information separate is a must.

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Obamacare's Impact on Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment

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As the chart below shows, the percentage of full-time independent workers with health insurance has increased from 64% in 2013 to 83% in 2016. million more independent workers have health insurance than in 2013.  Hoffman's article references a recent U.S. This means about 3.3   We agree.

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Procrastination at Work: How to Practice Better Time Management

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Presenteeism is where a worker intends to complete their work, but an illness or medical condition brings their productivity to a screeching halt. That’s especially true if the condition holding them back is treatable (such as providing medication for headaches and allergies or allowing a snack break for a blood sugar drop).