October 3, 2014

Can all work and no play increase your risk of diabetes? It may depend on the job. An international study found that people who worked more than 55 hours a week at manual labor or lower-skilled jobs were 30 percent more likely to develop diabetes. Researchers say people who work long hours may have less time for exercise and adequate sleep. Source Link

The personality of your spouse may affect your career success. People who were married to someone with a "conscientious" personality -- reliable, well-organized and self-disciplined -- were more successful at work. Having a conscientious spouse might mean having less personal burden in managing the household. Source Link

If you’re feeling blue, maybe you should eat your greens. A study found that eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day boosted mental health. And researchers say that mental well-being can also help in the prevention of some of the major diseases such as cancer and heart problems. Source Link