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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 …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a new website to educate and encourage employers to implement health programs for their workers. The Workplace Health Resource Center website is free to access with no strings attached. Among other things, it provides resources to help employers set up and manage their own health and wellness programs.Jason Lang, project team leader for the CDC's Workplace Health Program, explained that the new website already has more than …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has teamed up with the American Chemistry Council to create a new alliance to protect workers who handle grains and isocyanates in the workplace.Dubbed the Alliance Program, OSHA will work closely with unions, trade experts and other professionals to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities associated in workplaces that involve grains and isocyanates. OSHA says it will form two specific appliances: one for grains and another fo …