Boomer Beware! Happy Hormones?
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The aging process plays a lot of tricks on us. Some are on the outside and others play out on the inside. Hormone and immune function are two that occur internally and can pack a punch by impacting our energy and physiological response to our work environment.
Here are some of the common age-related changes from the endocrine and immune systems:
• Decreased tolerance to heat or cold
• Decreased inflammatory response
• Increased risk of infections
• Decreased insulin production and decreased thyroid function
• Lower overall work capacity
• What to do?
• Take breaks each hour to stand up and stretch your upper body
• Avoid work in hot or cold environments or ensure that appropriate clothing is available.
• Where possible, avoid repetitive-motion work and encourage task rotation
• Take precautions to avoid infection
• Keep healthy snacks in the office and drink lots of water