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Diet plays an important role in our health and longevity. If you eat nutritious, well-balanced meals, you'll have a lower risk of disease and illness than someone who eats processed meals consisting mainly of filler ingredients. However, a new study has revealed just how important a healthy diet really is. According to researchers at the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation, poor dieting is responsible for nearly one in five deaths globally.For the study, researchers analyzed health data f …

Fatigue is something that every worker will experience at some point or another. Maybe you didn't get enough sleep the night before, or perhaps you've been working a long shift. Regardless, when fatigue begins to settle in, it can increase the risk of injury.The Dangers of Worker FatigueSo, just how much of a problem is worker fatigue? Statistics show that being awake for 17 hours has the same effects of a having a blood alcohol content of 0.05. Being awake for at least 24 hours, however, has th …

Home renovation projects aren't always cheap. A Joint Center for Housing study conducted by researchers at Harvard University found that Americans spend more than $125 million on home renovations every year. While some of these projects are minor are involve nothing more than replacing or remodeling existing structures, others are larger and more comprehensive. But regardless of your planned renovation project, there are steps you can take to cut the costs.Energy-Efficient RenovationsConsider en …

Well, you should think again. According to a new study, excessive standing increases the risk of heart disease.In recent years, there's been a growing concern regarding the negative health effects of prolonged sitting. Research shows that the average American spends more than eight hours sitting. Whether you're at the office, in the car or lounging at home, you are probably sitting. And all of that sitting can take a toll on your health by promoting weight gain and other harmful diseases. With t …

Do you enjoy watching TV for hours on end? Well, you aren't alone. Statistics show that 73% of Americans "binge-watch" their favorite shows. Whether you prefer comedies, sitcoms, documentaries, movies, etc., there's nothing quite as relaxing as binge-watching TV. But while it may seem harmless enough, it could actually be bad for your health.Researchers from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne, Australia say that for every hour you spend in front of the TV, your risk of death fro …