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Should you or shouldn't you eat eggs? This has been a highly debated question for decades now. Some people believe that the high cholesterol level of eggs -- 187 per egg -- contributes to clogged arteries and heart disease. As a result, many people have eliminated eggs from their diet, choosing other foods with lower levels of cholesterol. However, a new study has found that eggs do not contribute to heart disease.According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, peop …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is preparing for the National Safety Stand Down week. As the name suggests, the focus of this event is to raise awareness about the potential for fall injuries in the workplace. According to OSHA, 15% of all accidental deaths in the workplace are attributed to slips, trips and falls. That's the second-highest rate of accidental deaths, surpassed only by motor vehicle accidents.In previous years, National Safety Stand Down focused strictly …

A new study has found that making just five simple changes to your lifestyle can increase your lifespan by more than a decade. The study, published in the medical journal Circulation, suggests that men who make these lifestyle will live 12.2 years longer than their counterparts, while women will live 14 years longer. So, what are these changes exactly?Researchers say that not smoking, maintaining a healthy body mass index, exercising, eating a healthy diet and drinking alcohol only in moderation …

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 …