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It's no secret that smoking is bad for your health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 480,000 people in the United States die from smoking-related disease each year. But while smoking is often viewed as the leading preventable cause of death among adults, lack of exercise could be equally if not worse for your health.About the StudyAccording to a new study published in the medical journal JAMA, not exercising is actually worse for your health than smoki …

How many servings of fish do you eat in a typical week? If it's fewer than two, you should probably rethink your diet. Whether you prefer tilapia, salmon, trout, grouper or tuna, adding more fish to your diet can improve your health in several ways. To learn more about the health benefits of fish and why you should include more of it in your diet, keep reading.#1) Lower Risk of Heart AttackEating more fish can lower your risk of heart attack. According to a study cited by Harvard University, peo …

Do you feel tired at work? Whether you work outside in the heat or inside a climate-controlled office, you may experience fatigue. It's an all-too-common problem among workers, with a recent study showing that a staggering 69% of U.S. workers experience fatigue while on the job.Conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC), the Fatigue in Safety-Critical Industries report found that most workers in the United States get tired while working. After surveying thousands of U.S. workers, NSC researc …

The world's largest social media network is planning to launch a new feature that will help employers create a safe working environment for their employees. Known as Safety Check, the feature will launch next year for Facebook Workplace. What is Facebook Workplace exactly? Launched 2016, Facebook Workplace is a business-oriented communication and messaging system that's designed specifically for businesses and their employees. It allows employees to easily collaborate on projects while also …

In the United States, employers with 50 or more employees must provide their employees with health insurance. If they don't, they face stiff penalties handed down by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). But offering health insurance isn't cheap. According to a new report published by the National Business Group on Health (NBGH), healthcare costs have risen to almost $15,000 per employee.Researchers from the NBGH found that employers in the United States pay an average of $15,000 per employee for …