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Working from home offers the freedom of choosing your own hours, but it can take a toll on your health. If you perform most or all of your work at home, you may struggle to stay physically active. And with a more sedentary lifestyle, your risk of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes will increase. You don't have to necessarily find a job outside your home, but you should consider these tips to stay physically active.#1) Use a Standing DeskOne way to stay physically active wh …

Riding a motorcycle is a fun way to commute that allows you to enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors. Each year, however, thousands of people are injured while riding a motorcycle. To help curb these numbers, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has declared May Motorcycle Awareness Month. Throughout the month of May, the NHTSA is encouraging riders to familiarize themselves with some safety tips to lower their risk of motorcycle-related injury.Wear a HelmetMost motor …

Are you suffering from a sprained ankle? Also known as a twisted or rolled ankle, it's an all-too-common injury that's characterized by the overstretching of one or more ligaments in the ankle. Research shows that on any given day, some 28,000 people in the United States develop a sprained ankle. While sprained ankles typically heal on their own without the need for medical attention, there are a few ways you can expedite the process and recover more quickly.Apply IceIce -- or any cold compress …

Do you start your morning with a cup of fresh-brewed coffee? You aren't alone. Research shows that about three in four U.S. adults drink coffee daily. It's a delicious and flavorful beverage that offers the perfect pick-me-up. Coffee, of course, can be classified as either filtered or unfiltered, depending on whether or not the water passes through a filter. So, which type of coffee is better for your health?The Scoop on CoffeeThe health benefits of coffee have been well known for a while now. N …

Nothing compares to the delicious flavor of grilled food. When cover over the direct heat of an open-flame grill, meats and veggies develop a light char. If you're planning to use a propane grill, though, you should take precautions to protect yourself, as well as others, from injury. Propane grills are convenient, but because they use a tank of pressurized propane, they require some extra steps to ensure a safe cooking experience.#1) Open the LidBefore turning the valve on the propane tank and …