Major depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, impacting nearly 1 in 5 American adults each year. That's more than 18% of the U.S. population. While certain factors increase the risk of developing depression, depression after a workplace injury...
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With the holidays among us, many people are picking up an additional job or extra shifts at work to cover their holiday expenses. Thankfully so, as many companies need more workers through the holidays to keep up with the increased...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year more than 805,000 people suffer a heart attack - that's one every 40 seconds. Long hours, physical exertion, mental stressors, and a poor diet can lead to poor cardiovascular...
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Even with the best protections in place, countless workers suffer from hearing loss after working in a loud and hazardous environment. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 24% of the hearing difficulty among U.S....
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When you are injured on the job, you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits in the state of Pennsylvania. But what happens when an occupational injury aggravates a pre-existing condition? Your employer and its insurance company may try to deny...
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