Browsing Health (Faculty of) by Subject "Kinesiology (Work and Health)"
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Characterization of the effects of sex, pregnancy, and 17β-estradiol on docosahexaenoic acid biosynthesis
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-27)Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) required for fetal neurodevelopment. Increased DHA levels are associated with 17β-estradiol levels, as DHA is higher in women relative to men ... -
Demonstrating relationships between workplace demands and exposures related to musculoskeletal disorders and stress-related health outcomes
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-15)Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and outcomes related to stress, such as mental health disorders, are important sources of pain, distress, disability, and costs in Canadian workplaces. Recent initiatives have highlighted ... -
Incorporating Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention into Organizations’ Management Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2015-04-09)Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) – for example, low back pain or shoulder tendinitis -are prevalent disorders with significant economic burdens to organizations and personal costs to workers. The approaches to prevent these ...