Abstract
Copyright: © 2013 Faghri P, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. High stress workplaces, characterized by high job demands and low job control, have been associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cortisol levels [1]. Increasingly, evidence suggests overweight and obesity risk may be related to high demand, low-control work environments and extended work hours. High-stress employees often report poor eating habits, low level of physical activity, smoking/alcohol use, and weight gain [2-4]. High stress work can also lead to psychological issues including anxiety and depression [ 5].
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