Headaches on the Job Prevalent, Painful and Costly

Experiencing headaches at work is not only painful for employees, but can be costly to employers, according to the National Headache Foundation (NHF). In a recent survey of headache sufferers, the NHF found that 99 percent of respondents experience headaches while on the job. Respondents say headaches lead to missed days of work, decreased productivity, inability to concentrate, and changes in mood or behavior.

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