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Statistics show one in five adults will develop some form of skin cancer during their lifetime. While numerous factors affect the risk of skin cancer, one of the most influential is sun exposure. The longer you are exposed to sunlight, the greater your risk of skin cancer. With that said, you can protect yourself from skin cancer by wearing the right sunscreen lotion. Below are five important tips on how to choose the right sunscreen lotion.#1) Go for Broad SpectrumMake sure the sunscreen lotion …

Millions of Americans take aspirin on a daily basis, believing it will reduce their risk of stroke. Also known by its medical name acetylsalicylic acid(ASA), aspirin is a multipurpose medication that's used to treat pain and inflammation. Because of its ability to reduce inflammation in the body, some people assume will it lower their risk of stroke when taken daily. However, you should think twice before starting a daily aspirin regimen. While it may sound like an effective way to lower your r …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is gearing up for its annual Safe + Sound Week. From Aug. 12 through the 18, this national event is intended to recognize the benefits of workplace health and safety programs while also providing employers with tips on how to lower the risk of worker injury in their workplace.2019 marks the third time OSHA has held its annual Safe + Sound Week, the first of which occurred back in 2017. It's safe to say the event has been a success (no pun …

It's estimated that nearly six out of every 100 full-time employees in the United States sustain a work-related injury in any given year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While some of these injuries are minor, others are more severe and debilitating. As an employer, it's your responsibility to create a safe working environment to minimize the risk of work-related injuries. Below are five surprising factors that affect workplace injury rates.#1) Duration of EmploymentNot surpri …

It's no secret that regular exercise is essential to your health. When you engage in regular physical activity, you'll burn calories and fat to lower your risk of chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes. Furthermore, regular exercise has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease, which is important considering that heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States. When planning an exercise regimen, though, one of the decisions you'll have to make is whe …