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Responsive for nearly one-quarter of all U.S. deaths, cardiovascular disease is the country's leading cause of death in both men and women. Each year, more than 610,000 Americans die from it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And while there's no cure for cardiovascular disease, there are ways to lower a person's risk of the disease. The first step, however, is to determine a person's current risk, after which the appropriate steps can be taken to promote a healt …

A new study has revealed the most common types of work-related injured sustained by workers in the United Kingdom. In its report titled "Workplace Fatal Injuries in Great Britain," the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) -- the U.K.'s version of OSHA -- revealed that falling from heights was the country's leading cause of worker injured. According to the HSE, more workers were injured from falling from an elevated surface than any other reason.Falls from an elevated surface are concerning because …

Working in extreme heat isn't just exhausting; it's bad for your health. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than three dozen U.S. workers died as a result of heat exposure in 2015 and 2,830 more sustained nonfatal injury from heat.  And while there are safeguards designed to protect workers from heat-related illness, many people believe that it's not enough. As a result, more than 100 organizations and nearly an equal amount of individuals have petitioned the Occupation …

With massive wildfires sweeping throughout much of California, the state's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) branch is offering tips to protect firefighters from injury and illness.On its website, Cal/OSHA says that employers of firefighters and workers associated with wildfire fighting and cleanup efforts must provide their workers with the right personal protective equipment (PPE). According to Cal/OSHA, one of the most important pieces of PPE for this type of work is respir …

Do you eat breakfast? Often touted as the most important meal of the day, breakfast plays a key role in energy levels, metabolism and overall health. While skipping breakfast once or twice a week probably won't have any noticeable adverse effects on your health, skipping it on a regular basis can certainly take its toll. In fact, there's new evidence indicating that A study conducted by researchers from the heart research institute CNIC found that people who skip breakfast are more likely t …