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Not all employees are satisfied with their job. According to one report, nearly three-quarters of U.S. employees are unhappy at work. As an employer, reading statistics such as this can be disheartening. When employees aren't happy, they'll work slower and less efficiently. This, of course, takes a toll on your business's productivity and, ultimately, its profits. But there are ways to promote increased employee satisfaction within your business's workforce, beginning with the tips listed here.L …

Affecting almost 10% of the U.S. population, type 2 diabetes is the most common common type of diabetes. It's characterized by a person's inability to produce and/or use insulin properly, resulting in elevated blood sugar levels and subsequent health problems. Type 2 diabetes typically affects middle-aged adults most, including men and women between the ages of 45 and 64. However, anyone can develop this chronic disease, regardless of age. The good news is that there's new research suggesting th …

Fatigue is something that everyone experiences at some point in their life. Maybe you stayed up late to watch a sports game, or perhaps you have jet lag after a long-distance flight. But while fatigue it typically harmless, it can increase the risk of injury in certain industries. According to a recent survey, 97% of truck drivers and other transportation workers report feeling fatigued while on the job. This is concerning because transportation workers typically drive on the same public roads u …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced the 10 most common workplace safety violations for 2018. If you're an employer, you should familiarize yourself with these violations so that you can take the necessary precautions to prevent this from occurring in your workplace. Each year, tens of thousands of U.S. workers are injured while working. And while it's nearly impossible to avoid all work-related injuries, complying with OSHA's rules is a simple and effective way …

For decades, doctors and other health professionals have cautioned against the overconsumption of salt, believing it contributes to high blood pressure and heart disease. The American Heart Association (AHA) currently recommends consuming no more than 1,500 milligrams of salt daily for most men and women. However, only a small percentage of people stay within this range. Most men and women consume more than 2,000 milligrams of salt daily, leaving many people to wonder if salt is contributing to …