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rds BY ALLISON THOMAS L Do bus drivers or lab technicians have healthier hearts? Discover which jobs are easiest-and toughest-on your ticker, and how to keep pumped, on the job and off PHOTOGRAPH BY THINKSTOCK S alary, beneﬁts, hours, commute. These are important considerations when deciding whether to accept a new job. Another-and one most of us don't think about-is how a career will affect your heart. Studies show that your job can signiﬁcantly affect your blood pressure and overall cardiac health. So, what makes for a heart-healthy job? To a great extent, how you feel about your position, says Nieca Goldberg, MD, a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association. "Generally people who are happy in their job, who feel like they're in a supportive work environment and have control over their work situation are less likely to have high blood pressure and heart problems," she says. That said, certain professions have been found to be easier on your heart overall while others ... not so much. Here's a look at which jobs are considered healthiest for your heart, which aren't and what you can do to keep your heart in peak shape no matter what your 9 to 5 may bring. > SPRI NG 2014 11

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2014 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2014 - North Mississippi
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Cardiac Caretakers
Mending Hearts
Occupational Hazards
The New Rules of Play
Shopping for Two
Back to Basics
Burn, Baby, Burn
Angelina Jolie
Rock Your Health
Breaking Up with Salt
Disgusting! (or Not?)
Virtual Health
One Day at a Time
The Doctor Will See You Now
Catch the Spirit

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2014 - North Mississippi