Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain that causes incapacitation. It can come on suddenly—from an accident, a fall or lifting something too heavy—or it can develop slowly, perhaps as the result of age-related changes to the spine.

Risk Factors and Causes

Anyone can experience back pain. There are risk factors that can increase the chances of developing acute or chronic back pain: Read More

DID YOU KNOW?

Giving employees the option to telecommute and work flexible hours may garner loyalty from your current employees and help you attract and retain new ones.

According to TechnologyAdvice, a business software research company, 61 percent of people say they would be more productive if they worked from home. In addition, 82 percent of people say they would be more loyal to their employers if they could work from home.

Employees today are more focused on maintaining a work-life balance, so employers that can provide flexible work options are in high demand. Read More

Many people fall short of the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep per night. With busy schedules, it may be tempting to stay up late, but sleep is an important factor in overall health. A good night’s sleep allows bodies to rest, repair cells and fight off illness.

The body undergoes certain changes during sleep. Heart rate and breathing slow, body temperature drops, and yet the brain remains incredibly active. In fact, sometimes the brain is even more active during REM sleep (a state of deep sleep usually associated with dreaming) than it is during the normal waking state. Read More

DID YOU KNOW?

As recent college graduates continue to enter the workforce with student loan debt, some employers are beginning to consider providing student loan repayment assistance as an employee benefit to help attract and retain these employees. Employers may choose to add student loan management services, such as matching a portion of employees’ student loan payments, to employee benefits packages.

According to a recent survey conducted by lontuition, 49 percent of respondents indicated that they would prefer employer student loan repayment assistance over more traditional employee benefits, such as a 401(k) plan. Read More