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Do you suffer from high cholesterol? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 100 million adults in the United States have higher-than-normal cholesterol levels. Unfortunately, high cholesterol is a serious problem that, when left unchecked, increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. The good news is that you can lower your cholesterol levels by making a few changes to your lifestyle.#1) Skip the Trans FatWhen shopping for groceries, look at food and beverag …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is moving forward to revise its existing silica standard for the construction industry. Earlier this month, OSHA officials submitted an open request for more information on control measures to minimize exposure to silica dust. While the existing silica standard already lists control measures, OSHA wants to further improve the standard by adding new, potentially better, control measures."The Agency is also interested in tasks and tools invo …

With summer coming to an end, it's important for employers to take the necessary precautions to protect their workers from illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it costs employers anywhere from $16 to $286 for each day a worker is absent. Considering that most people catch two to three cold infections per year -- not counting the flu or other infections -- the cost can quickly add up. However, there are ways to protect workers from infectious illness in the …

Airbags are a common safety feature found in trucks, cars, SUVs and other automobiles. When a vehicle sustains a collision, sensors trigger to deploy the airbags to create "cushioning" between the driver/passengers and the dashboard. When it comes to airbags, however, more isn't necessarily better. According to a study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), knee airbags -- airbags that are designed to protect the knees from collision-related injury -- don't offer any mea …

Millions of Americans suffer from work-related stress. In fact, the American Institute of Stress says work is the leading cause of stress in the United States. Regardless of your occupation, you've probably experienced stress in the workplace. Whether you work in retail, manufacturing, telecommunications or any other industry, work can be downright stressful. And to make matters worse, there's new evidence suggesting that work-related stress contributes to weight gain.About the StudyAccording to …