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How much sugar do you consume in a typical day? Current dietary guidelines recommend no more than 25 grams of added sugar for women and 38 grams for women. Unfortunately, though, most people consume far more. Statistics show that the average American consumes more than 80 grams of sugar every year. Being a source of empty calories, excess sugar consumption takes a toll on your health in multiple ways. In fact, a new study has linked the sweet stuff to an increased risk of heart disease, even in …

Some 3 million workers are injured every year in the United States. While some of these injuries are minor and consist of nothing more than cuts and bruises, others are more severe and lasting. However, the tech giant Microsoft has announced new software that employers can use to protect against work-related injuries.First unveiled at Gitex Technology Week 2017, the software combines artificial intelligence (AI) with closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras to identify and mitigate risks in the …

If you want to prevent heart disease and arthritis, you should consume more broccoli and sprouts in your diet. According to a new study, these two vegetables may lower the risk of arthritis and heart disease. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University found that feeding mice broccoli with their regular diet improved digestive tolerance to leaky gut and colitis; thus, leading researchers to conclude that broccoli, as well as cruciferous vegetables like Brussels sprouts and cabbage, may p …

Often described as the "silent killer," heart disease is the world's leading cause of death. In the United States alone, it's responsible for more than 600,000 deaths. While no method is 100% effective at protecting against heart disease, there are steps you can take to lower your risk. According to a recent study, fruits high in one nutrient are particularly effective at reducing the risk of heart disease.Researchers from the University of Alabama Birmingham conducted a study to investigate wha …

Construction consistently tops the list as being one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 3.38 per 100,000 construction workers were killed on the job in 2015. Most of these work-related fatalities are attributed to the fatal four: falls, struck by object, electrocution and caught between.In New York City, however, construction workers have an even higher risk of injury, which is something that lawmakers are hoping to …