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Lifting weights is one of the best ways to build muscle and promote better health. It creates small tears in muscle fiber, allowing the body to repair and rebuilt this tissue stronger than before. However, there's new evidence suggesting that weightlifting may offer additional health benefits to individuals suffering from kidney disease.Researchers from the University of Leicester found that patients suffering from chronic kidney disease experience increased strength, muscle mass and cardiorespi …

Pressure washing, also known as power washing, involves the use of pressurized water to clean hard surfaces. It's used among homeowners, business owners and professional cleaners alike. But if you're planning to use a pressure washer in the near future, you should follow these tips to protect against injury.#1) Wear Eye ProtectionWhether you're pressure washing a sidewalk, building, home or any other structure, you should always wear the appropriate eye protection. The pressurized stream of wate …

Responsible for roughly one in four deaths in the United States, heart disease is a serious problem that doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 610,000 people die every year from heart disease, making it the country's leading cause of death. However, there's new evidence suggesting that yogurt may lower the risk of heart disease.About the StudyResearchers from Boston University, Harvard Medical School and Harvard T …

Statistics show that the average worker is only productive for three out of eight hours in a typical day. Unfortunately, this low level of productivity takes a toll on companies. Regardless of the industry in which you work, however, there are ways to improve your productivity, including the six strategies listed here.#1) Get Sufficient SleepLack of sleep and low productivity go hand in hand. If you don't get enough sleep at night, you'll wake the following morning feeling tired and exhausted, w …

The watchdog group Public Citizen has sued the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Department of Labor (DOL) over OSHA's Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illness rule. According to Public Citizen, the organizations have denied its requests, which is a violation of its own rule.Public Citizen vs OSHAPublic Citizen initially filed the complaint on January 19, 2018, in which it said that several requests for injury and illness reporting data for the months of Octo …