Tag: workplace health
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Stigma, Stress, Sugar Spikes: Diabetes at Work in Bangladesh
Facing a Hidden Challenge: Diabetes in the Bangladeshi Workplace Diabetes is no longer a condition confined to old age. In Bangladesh, an increasing number of professionals in their 20s and 30s are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. The modern workplace—long hours, demanding deadlines, and high stress—often becomes a pressure cooker where blood sugar can…
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Diabetes at Work in Bangladesh: Stigma, Stress, Spikes
Diabetes at Work: A Growing Challenge in Bangladesh Diabetes is no longer a problem limited to the elderly. In Bangladesh, a rising number of professionals in their 20s and 30s are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. The combination of demanding schedules, intense deadlines, and a fast-paced work culture creates a perfect storm for managing…
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Arthritis in Your 30s: Why Young Professionals Are Facing a Silent Joint Epidemic
The Silent Epidemic Among Young Professionals Arthritis is no longer the reserve of the aging. In recent years, orthopaedic clinics have seen a notable uptick in patients in their late 20s and 30s presenting with persistent joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. Experts point to a modern lifestyle characterized by long desk hours, limited movement, and…
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Early Detection Can Save Your Life: The Pink Covenant Initiative
About the Pink Covenant Initiative In October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Israel’s leading labor union Histadrut, the women’s organizations Na’amat, and the nonprofit One in Nine have joined forces to launch the Pink Covenant. This nationwide effort seeks to democratize knowledge about early detection and ensure every woman knows where to turn for support, from…
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Early Detection Saves Lives: The Pink Covenant Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness in Israel
Why early detection matters Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Israel, with about 5,500 new cases each year. When diagnosed early, survival rates exceed 90%, turning what could be a life‑changing diagnosis into a manageable journey. Behind the statistics are real women—mothers, sisters, friends—whose lives are enriched by timely screening, accurate…