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The efficiency at which your business operates will affect its level of success. Businesses that perform their operations in an inefficient manner -- meaning they exhaust more time and resources to product the goods or services that they sell -- are less likely to success to their efficient counterparts. As a business owner, you should focus on optimizing your workplace so that it's both efficient and productive. Here are five easy ways to make your workplace more efficient.#1) Eliminate Distrac …

Heart disease has become a serious problem in the United States. Research published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that it kills more Americans than any other disease or medical condition. While the exact number fluctuates, roughly 610,000 people in the United States die from heart disease each year. And while there's no foolproof method to prevent it, there are ways to lower your risk of heart disease, beginning with your diet.#1) Cut Out Trans FatTrans fat is the …

One of the biggest challenges of eating healthy is finding the time to buy and prepare nutritious meals and snacks. If you're a frequent traveler, you may lack the necessary time to buy and make healthy dishes. This, of course, is why many Americans eat fast food. The convenience of picking up a burger and fries outweighs its potential health effects -- at least that's the mentality shared by millions of people. Fast food and other convenience foods will take a toll on your body, increasing your …

More than 1.4 million Americans work as delivery drivers in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While different companies use these drivers for different purposes, the most common task for delivery drivers is to pick up and/or transport products. From local family-owned businesses to global Fortune 500 companies, countless businesses use delivery drivers. And while some people believe that this occupation has a low risk of injury, this isn't necessarily true. Th …

Statistics show that around 13% of all men and 7% of all women will develop kidney stones in their life. Characterized by the formation of a hard mass -- typically calcium -- in the kidneys, it's a painful yet common condition from which millions of people suffer. You can lower your risk of kidney stones, however, by following these five tips.#1) Drink CoffeeNeed another reason to brew a pot of coffee in the morning? Not only does will this caffeinated beverage wake you up, but it will also lowe …