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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 …

Carpal tunnel syndrome consistently ranks as one of the most common types of muskuloskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the world. In the United States, statistics show that roughly 5% of the adult population suffers from this medical condition. Like other MSDs, however, carpal tunnel syndrome can range from minor to severely debilitating. In some people, it may only cause mild, temporary pain. In other people, it cause sharp, debilitating pain that prevents the individual from moving his or her wrist. …

How much soda do you drink? If you drink two or more 12-ounce servings per day, it could raise your risk of heart disease by 200 percent. According to a new study conducted by researchers from Emory University, men and women who drink just two cans of soda daily are twice as likely to develop heart disease than their counterparts who refrain from drinking soda."There were two parts of this question we wanted to understand." said researcher Dr Jean Welsh, assistant professor at Emory University. …