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30% Say They Enjoy Getting Sick

(SWNS)–Believe it or not, nearly one in three Americans enjoy getting sick so they can take a break from their everyday life, according to new research A new survey of over 2,300 Americans found a surprising 29 percent of people actually welcome being sick from time-to-time in order to get some rest from their day-to-day…MORE

Video: The Doc is In

If you like to exercise, it’s important that you ease into your routine to allow your body the chance to prepare itself. In this “The Doc Is In” segment, Emergency Physician, Dr. Ryan Stanton, introduces us to a woman that began a rigorous exercise program that lead her to being hospitalized for a condition called…MORE

Most Feel Pressured to go to Work Even If They’re Sick

By Zoya Gervis // SWNS–Four in 10 Americans would prefer to take on extra work than deal with a sick co-worker, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 Americans – in which the vast majority (1,930) were employed – found that 41 percent would rather cover for a co-worker than take the risk…MORE

How do You Dress for Work?

By Zoya Gervis // SWNS–It’s official, offices are going casual. Seventy-eight percent of employed Americans say their offices are getting more relaxed, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 full- and part-time employed Americans discovered over half (54 percent) have seen a shift in the dress code at their jobs toward a more casual…MORE

Who is Your Role Model?

By Marie Haaland // SWNS–“Never give up on your dreams,” “education is the best legacy” and “believe in yourself” are examples of the best pieces of advice given to Americans by their role models, according to new data. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that 74 percent of respondents had or currently have a role…MORE

Video: The Doc is In-Dr. Ryan Stanton

The Doc Is In – "Deep Vein Thrombosis" In this week's "The Doc Is In" segment, Emergency Physician, Dr. Ryan Stanton introduces us to a man that had a post-surgery complication called "Deep Vein Thrombosis". This condition is the formation of a blood clot in an extremity that could have the potential of traveling to…MORE

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