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More and more companies are offering workplace wellness programs to their employees. According to a recent survey, 73% of employees say they're "interested" in participating in a workplace wellness program, while 59% say they already have access to at least one of wellness program. As the name suggests, a workplace wellness program is company-sponsored program that encourages employees to make smarter decisions regarding their health. The general idea is to create a healthier, more producti …

It's no secret that exercising is good for your health. It promotes a healthy heart while lowering the risk of many chronic diseases and illnesses. Unfortunately, though, most people don't get enough exercise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) only one in five Americans get the recommended amount of exercise. While leading a sedentary lifestyle may sound harmless enough, it can increase the risk of early death.A new study has found that exercising for 30 minutes d …

We all know the importance of exercising. Unfortunately, many people still don't get enough exercise in their daily life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only one in five Americans get the recommended amount of exercise. If you fall under this category, you could be placing yourself at an increased risk of disease and illness. The good news, however, is that you can negate the otherwise harmful effects of a sedentary lifestyle by exercising now.According to a s …

Construction is one of the riskiest occupations in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFIO) report, more construction workers died in 2015 than any other occupation. There are steps construction workers and employers can take, however, to protect against injury.#1) Use 3 Points of Contact on LaddersWhen climbing ladders, construction workers should maintain three points of contact at all times. This means they should have two fe …

A new study has found that people who experience migraines on a regular basis are more likely to develop heart disease than their counterparts who don't suffer from this debilitating type of headache. Statistics show that roughly 15% of the global population suffers from migraines. In most of these cases, individuals begin to experience migraines around their teenage years, with the condition peaking during middle age. Migraines are defined as a primary headache disorder with moderate to se …