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How much time do you spend sitting in an average day? According to one report, the average U.S. adult sits for a staggering 13 hours a day. Whether you're riding in a car, lounging in front of the TV or even working -- assuming you have an office job -- you are probably sitting. And while sitting for short periods of time is perfectly fine, you should avoid falling into a sedentary lifestyle. There's new evidence suggesting that people who aren't physically active are more likely to develop chro …

With the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) new penalties in effect, U.S. employers must be extra cautious to avoid safety violations. Otherwise, they could face hefty fines. OSHA regularly imposes fines on businesses that fail to comply with its safety standards. As of Jan. 23, 2019, however, businesses can expect to pay more for these fines.On Jan. 23, 2019, OSHA updates its maximum penalties for safety violations, citing the need to account for inflation. The good news i …

A new study has found that almost half of U.S. adults have heart disease. Published in the medical journal Circulation, the study revealed that 48% of men and women in the United States suffer from heart disease. Heart disease has been the leading cause of death -- not only in the United States but throughout the world as well -- for over a decade. This new study, however, suggests that there's no signs of this trend reversing anytime soon.About the StudyThere is some good news at least. Accordi …

It may not seem like a dangerous activity, but shoveling snow contributes to thousands of injuries each year in the United States. According to one report, more than 11,500 Americans are treated in hospital emergency rooms each year for injuries related to shoveling snow. While most of these injuries are minor, there have even been reports of fatalities attributed to this otherwise common winter activity. So, before you head outdoors this winter to shovel snow off your driveway or sidewalk, cons …

How much sleep do you get in a typical night? Statistics show that 50 to 70 million of adults in the United States have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. While some people brush off insomnia as nothing more than a nuisance, it can affect your life in multiple ways. Lack of sleep contributes to infection by suppressing the immune, and it also causes mood changes due to its impact on hormone production. Furthermore, there's evidence suggesting that lack of sleep hurts productivity in the w …