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Sleep is something that many people take for granted. According to the American Sleep Association (ASA), up to 70 million adults in the United States suffer from a sleep disorder. Whether it's difficulty falling asleep or full-blown insomnia, it's frustrating when you lie in bed for hours staring at the alarm clock. If this sounds like a familiar scenario, however, you should make the necessary changes to your lifestyle to improve your sleeping habits because a new study has revealed some surpri …

Protecting your hands from injury is essential in the workplace. Depending on the specific occupation, many jobs require workers to use their hands. And if your hands are injured, you may be forced to seek medical attention and take time off work. The good news is that you can protect your hands from common forms of injury by wearing the right gloves. So, what type of work gloves should you choose?The 4 Types of Work GlovesThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has four categor …

Maintaining a high metabolism is important for several reasons. When your metabolism is low, your body burns energy from food more slowly than a person with a high metabolism. And when it takes longer for your body to burn energy, you'll have a harder time losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight; thus, increasing the risk of chronic disease like obesity and diabetes.According to a new study, however, drinking a sugary beverage with a high-protein meal may lower your metabolism. Researcher …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced plans to launch a injury and illness record-keeping app. Dubbed the Injury Tracking Application (ITA), the new app will be available to employers beginning on August 1, 2017. Its primary focus is to allow employers to submit the necessary information about injuries and illnesses that occur in the workplace to OSHA, as per form 300A.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly three million workers were injured on …

Staying physically active is important for countless reasons. Studies have shown that people who are largely sedentary have a higher risk of heart disease than their counterparts who are physically active. Additionally, working out on a regular basis encourages a healthy weight while warding off chronic disease and illness in the process. If you're looking to take your workout sessions to the level, consider the following tips listed below.#1) Increase WeightsThe single most effective way to sup …