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When was the last time that you took a vacation? When you're busy working 40 or more hours a week, you may not have the luxury of taking days off for rest and relaxation. This is an all-too-common problem in the modern society, as statistics show that roughly half of all workers don't take vacations. Whether it's paid for by your employer or not, though, taking a vacation offers some amazing benefits, including a longer lifespan.According to a recent study, people who take vacations live longer …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a Regional Emphasis Program to reduce the risk of fall-related injuries in the Pacific Northwest construction industry. It's no secret that falls are among the leading causes of work-related injury. While all industries are susceptible to fall-related injuries, though, construction typically has the highest rate.In fact, OSHA cites falls as being one of its "Fatal Fours" in the construction industry. According to the Departme …

It's not uncommon for people to gain weight during the holidays. According to one report, three-fourths of annual weight gain occurs during the holidays. There are a few reasons for this, including the fact that millions of people celebrate the holidays by gathering for festive parties and home-cooked meals. Additionally, the cold weather discourages people from exercising outdoors, resulting in less physical activity. But there are ways to maintain a slim and fit physique throughout the holiday …

With heart disease contributing to more than 610,000 deaths in the United States each year, everyone should take a proactive approach towards achieving and maintaining a healthy heart. Unfortunately, though, there's a lot of misinformation out there on the topic of heart disease. In the past, for instance, it was believed that eggs contributed to heart disease because of their dietary cholesterol content. This myth has since been debunked, with medical experts now saying that neither eggs nor an …

It's no secret that lead exposure is bad for your health. This naturally occurring metal is highly toxic to humans and animals alike. When lead enters the body -- either from eating food, drinking water or breathing air that contains lead --  it can lead to chronic toxicity or even death. And to make matters worse, there's new evidence suggesting that lead exposure causes more deaths than previously thought.According to a new study published in the medical journal Lancet Public Health, lead …