Category: 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 […]
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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 […]
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Farm Stress During the Holidays
The holidays are known as a happy time for gift giving and holiday cheer, but for many farmers and ranchers, the end of the year brings with it an oversupply […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
