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You don't have to spend countless hours pumping iron in the gym to improve your heart health. According to a new study conducted by researchers from Iowa State University (ISU), lifting weights for as little as one hour a week can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by up to 70%.About the StudyFor the study, researchers analyzed data involving some 13,000 men and women as part of the Aerobics Centre Longitudinal Study. Researchers specifically focuses on three health markers: non-fatal he …

The rate of work-related injuries continues to decline, in part thanks to the efforts by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Ever since it was founded more than 40 years ago, it has remained focused on creating a safe working environment for all U.S. workers. Unfortunately, though, injuries still occur. So, what are some of the most common types of work-related injury?#1) MSDsMuscoloskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries that affect the body's muscles, tendons and ligaments …

Many business owners pay little or no attention to their workplace's design. They focus strictly on functional elements while ignoring its aesthetics. Unfortunately, this usually backfires by creating a negative working environment. A simple way to update and improve your workplace's design, however, is to add plants. While it may seem unusual, plants -- when used in the office -- add several noteworthy benefits, some of which may surprise you.Cleaner AirPlants are more than just decorative piec …

Statistics show that more than half of the U.S. adult population wants to lose weight. Unfortunately, many of these people take the wrong approach to weight loss by engaging in something known as "yo-yo dieting." This involves dieting for a little while, followed by reverting back to your old unhealthy eating habits, and then dieting again. It's called yo-yo dieting because the healthy habits switch back and forth like a yo-yo. And while yo-yo dieting may sound harmless, research shows that it m …

Construction workers have higher rates of injuries than workers in most other industries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 150,000 construction workers are injured each year in the United States. Whether it's commercial or residential construction, this job doesn't come without risks -- and unfortunately, there's no way to completely avoid the risk of injury. Employers, however, can provide workers with a safe working environment to lower their risk of injury by doing …