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Countless businesses are investing in automation technology to streamline their everyday processes. According to some reports, the global business process automation (BPA) market reached $6.6 billion in 2017. By 2021, however, it's expected to reach $12.7 billion. But there's a dark side to automation that often goes unnoticed: the negative impact that it has on workers. A recent study has found that fear of automation in the workplace may trigger various physical and mental health ailments. The …

Because they contain zero calories and no sugar, many people assume that artificial sweeteners are better for their health than actual sugar. Whether it's aspartame, saccharin or sucrose, artificial sweeteners mimic the sweetness of sugar but without the calories. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that they are better for your health. According to a new study, people who consume artificial sweeteners on a regular basis are more likely to develop chronic disease than their counterparts who r …

Millions of Americans suffer from lower back pain. It's become so common, in fact, that it's listed as the world's leading cause of worker disability. But while most people treat lower back pain with pain-relieving medication, there's new evidence suggesting that moving may ease the pain and related symptoms.According to the Stand Back study conducted by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, people suffering from chronic lower back pain experienced decreased pain levels when using a sit …

Coming off the heels of Earth Day, there's no better time than the present to make Eco-friendly chances to your business's workplace. Doing so can lower your monthly utility costs, improve your business's brand image, reduce environmental waste and pollution, and more. So, what steps can you take to create a more Eco-friendly workplace?#1) Energy-Efficient LightingConsider replacing the traditional light bulbs in your workplace with newer, more energy-efficient models. Incandescent bulbs are the …

Do you suffer from work-related stress? Well, you aren't alone. Work is one of the most common causes of stress, with millions of men and women saying they feel stressed because of their job. But stress affects more than your mindset; it can also affect you physically. According to the American Institute of Stress (AIS), more than three-quarters of Americans experience physical symptoms caused by stress on a regular basis. Whether it's headaches, muscle soreness, insomnia or digestive distr …