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Study: Self-Employed Women Have Healthier Hearts

6/1/2025

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A groundbreaking study in BMC Public Health reveals that self-employed women enjoy healthier hearts than their salaried counterparts. Analyzing data from 19,400 adults, researchers found that self-employed white women faced lower risks of obesity, inactivity, and poor sleep. This suggests that having control over one’s work environment may significantly benefit women’s cardiovascular health.

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A groundbreaking study in BMC Public Health reveals that self-employed women enjoy healthier hearts than their salaried counterparts. Analyzing data from 19,400 adults, researchers found that self-employed white women faced lower risks of obesity, inactivity, and poor sleep. This suggests that having control over one’s work environment may significantly benefit women’s cardiovascular health.