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Women Do More Housework than Men
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I don't know about you, but this isn't exactly shocking news to me.Still, you may be interested to hear the numbers behind this statement. According to a study done by the University of Michigan, “having a husband creates an extra seven hours a week of housework for women” (for a total of 17 hours per week). For men, being married actually saves them an hour of housework each week!
I'm not married, but I'm pretty sure that those statistics are right on. The good news is that this number is down from the 26 hours of housework that were being done by women 30 years ago. I'm guessing that this is due to technology and maybe even some resourceful men! Maybe...
Eunice, DTR, CPT-ACE
Nutrition Specialist
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going”
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Excuse me ... does this study include mowing the lawn, trimming trees, fixing stuff, working yourself into an early grave (men's lifespan is shorter ...) ....? I work my butt off AND help inside the house when I can.
So stop whining! You'll never snag yourself a husband that way ...
It seems that you are not the only one that works your butt off. I am a woman, married and with kids, and the statistics are totally right. You work in the yard because you want to...Live in an apartment and you will not have that problem. But even living in an apartment, we (meaning the majority of us woman) work our butts off taking care of a clean house, making sure you guys and the kids have clean clothes, cooking, taking the kids to school, attending their extra curricular activities, taking care of you guys, and whatever is left is for us.
If you can help inside the house, good for you and your wife, but getting a husband is not about confronting the truth. Good a scientific study proves once more what we have said for ages.
I could not agree more with comment 2. All it takes is a little thank you for the work that women do, rather than lashing out against us.
Could Your Job Make you Depressed?
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According to a recent government report, depression is highest among U.S. workers who provide personal care and who work in the restaurant industry. Personally, I don't think the job is the major factor, but I can see how it could contribute to this disorder. So, before you blame your job, take a look at some of these contributing factors: family history, trauma and stress, and medical conditions. Most importantly, speak with your doctor if you are suffering from depression. Samantha, RD, LD/N
Nutrition Specialist
“We are all measured by inches, ages, numbers and all the outside things that don’t add up to who we are on the inside. So let your weight loss journey be one of self-acceptance every step of the way. If you are unhappy with yourself fifty pounds heavier you’ll probably feel the same way when you lose the weight. Happiness is not embedded in outward appearances.”
Labels: Mental Health, work
Some Professions Make a Huge Difference in Our Physical Activity
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It is no secret that people with a sedentary job need additional exercise for optimal health, especially when trying to lose weight. But have you ever wondered just how the professions rank in physical activity during an average work day?
Well, researchers gave pedometers to 98 workers in 10 different occupations. These workers were then asked to wear the pedometers for three consecutive work days. Keep in mind the recommended goal for optimal health is 10,000 steps for the day. Here were their findings:
On the lower end are Secretaries who logged an average of 4,327 steps a day, Teachers logged 4,726 steps, Lawyers at 5,062 and Police Officers averaged 5,336.
As far the jobs that really get you moving, they include Mail Carriers at 18,904 steps per day (WOW!...and that does not include being chased by Spot!), Custodians at 12,991 steps per day, Restaurant Servers with 10,087 steps and Nurses at 8,648 steps per day.
So even if you are not able to incorporate exercise into your daily routine, choosing an “active profession” will give you adequate exercise for good health.
Michelle, DTR
Nutrition Specialist
“If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.”
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Your Job Can Be a Real Pain in the Neck, Shoulders, Legs, Lungs...
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Yes it is true, working is a real Occupational Hazard. According to a study at the Institute of New Zealand, 34% of people who suffer clots in their lungs and legs spent a great deal of time sitting. This prevents the muscles from massaging your veins and results in decreased blood flow.
That's not all...women's desks were found to have twice as much bacteria as men's...that's sickening! But wait there is more...”one in 15 of all desks are a breeding ground for the super bug MRSA.” Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus can be spread by just touching a desk with the virus. Did someone say sick day?
That brings us to those neck pains which are often caused by leaning in to see the computer or holding the phone (look, no hands!). We have all done it, lean forward for a better visual, but this is not working for our eyes. So how do we fix this? Well having the screen at eye level and using headphones.
Michelle, DTR
Nutrition Specialist
“The greatest wealth is health”
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Workers that Dope
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Most people know at least one person at their job using illicit drugs, but how many really do?A recent survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration indicates that 1 in 12 American, full-time workers acknowledge having used illegal drugs in the past month. The highest incidence is shown amongst restaurant workers and the lowest amongst teachers and social workers.
Although Federal officials indicate the study doesn’t really show if illicit drug usage has increased at the workplace, this information seems to be worrisome to others, since there are fewer successful treatment programs these days.
Ivelisse, BS, LD/N
Nutrition Specialist
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Overworked Interns
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Remember the episode where “overworked” Meredith poked a hole in her glove and nicked a patient’s heart? Or when it was discovered that Dr. Burke left a towel inside a patient’s lung for 5 years? Oh, the drama!
Although this sure is entertaining on TV, I doubt any of us would want to be in a similar, real-life situation. Which leads us to thinking, does this happen in real life?
Well, a U.S. study of over 2,700 interns stated that “interns who worked five or more extended duration shifts in a month were seven times more likely to report at least one fatigue-related significant medical error that harmed a patient”. Not so entertaining now, is it?
Eunice, DTR, CPT-ACE
Nutrition Specialist
Labels: work
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