Texas Agriculture Health

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Back Pain Can Be Attributed to Whole Body Vibrations

Many farmers and ranchers suffer from chronic back pain.  It can be difficult to tell what the root of the pain is, especially for farmers and ranchers who have existing injuries.  According to a new article from Successful Farming, whole body vibrations from farm equipment may be the cause. Photo Credit: USDA from Successful Farming […]

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Managing Farm Related Stress and Depression

Authored by: Victoria Walsh Working on a farm may sound idyllic, but statistics show, agricultural workers are, in fact, more likely to suffer from extreme stress and depression than others in related industries. Pressures of rural life can negatively impact mental health. With levels of stress and depression in the farming industry increasing year on

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Opioid Misuse In The Agricultural Community

Blog post written by Thomas Consiglio, Addiction Campuses Farmers and ranchers are disproportionately affected by the opioid crisis. Older adults in these communities are particularly at-risk. With jobs in rural areas frequently involving physical labor, many residents suffer from ailments that require pain management. As an effective tool that blocks pain receptors in the brain,

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Farmers Health

With November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we often find ourselves reading content that discusses more common lung ailments; however, when it comes to farming, a particular type of cancer that targets the agricultural community is mesothelioma. This cancer primarily affects the lungs and is caused by exposure to a dangerous carcinogen known as asbestos.

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