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The next time you go shopping for groceries, be sure to pick up some fish. The American Heart Association (AHA) says adults should consume at least two servings of fish per week. Aside from its delicious flavor, though, fish offers some key health benefits that shouldn't be ignored.Lowers Risk of Heart DiseaseBeing that it's recommended by the AHA, it shouldn't come as a surprise to learn that eating fish on a regular basis can lower your risk of heart disease. Statistics show that more than 600 …

Consumed by 66% of women and 62% of men daily, coffee is one of the country's most popular beverages. In fact, it's surpassed only by water. Brewed from roasted coffee beans, it's a delicious beverage that packs a strong punch of caffeine, making it particularly useful for early morning risers. However, there are other reasons to make coffee a part of your normal morning routine, including the numerous health benefits it offers.According to several new studies, people who drink coffee on a regul …

The Organization for Standardization (ISO) is working to develop a new global safety standard. Known as the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, it's a voluntarily framework designed to create safer workplaces by protecting workers from potential hazards. Unlike the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) standards, however, the ISO 45001 is completely voluntary, meaning employers aren't required to follow it.The ISO 45001 is being developed by ISO in col …

Think all omega-3 fatty acids offer the same health benefits? Think again. A new study has found that omega-3s from fish are more effective at preventing cancer than those from flaxseed.As you may already know, omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial compounds found in food that support healthy cognitive function as well as balancing cholesterol levels in the blood. Our bodies can't produce them, however, so we must consume them from food or supplements. There are three specific types of omega-3s: al …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) final rune on beryllium exposure took effect on May 11, 2018, at which point the administration began to enforce the specifications within the rule and, subsequently, cite companies for noncompliance.Of course, OSHA published the rule back in January, citing the need for new, more effective safeguards to protect workers from exposure to this rare but potentially harmful metal. Like most rules enacted by OSHA, however, employers were gi …