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Just because a food is sweet doesn't necessarily mean that it's bad for you. According to a new study, one of the world's most popular sweet treats, chocolate, can protect the heart from stroke and disease.For the study, researchers from Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Heal collected data on some 55,000 men over the course of 15 years as part of the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health Study. Researchers discovered that participants who consumed between 2 and 6 ounces of chocolate per week had a …

Do you suffer from work-related back pain? Well, you aren't alone. Millions of men and women experience chronic back pain caused by their job or occupation. Thankfully, there are several steps you can take to prevent work-related back pain, which we're going to reveal in this blog post.#1) Choose an Ergonomic ChairContrary to popular belief, back pain affects more than just workers who stand on their feet all day; it can also affect workers who sit at a desk for eight or more hours a day. If the …

Vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes and potatoes contain a special protein known as lectin, which researchers say could contribute to Alzheimer's diseaseAccording to a recent report published by NDTV, lectin is essentially a defense mechanism for the aforementioned vegetables. When consumed, it attacks the blood vessels; this, discouraging people -- and possibly animals -- from consuming the vegetable in the wild. But there's been little research done on the effects of lectin. One study found …

The Occupational Safety Health and Administration (OSHA) will delay the effective compliance date for an upcoming rule regarding the electronic reporting of work-related injuries and illnesses.OSHA has originally planned for a July 1 compliance date. The new rule will require employers to submit reports about injuries and illnesses that occur in the workplace electronically, using the 2016 Form 300A. It will affect all companies and businesses with 250 or more employees, as well as smaller compa …

A box cutter, also known as a utility knife, is a common tool found in the modern workplace. While it's primary function is to cut and open boxes, it's also used for other applications, such as cutting plastic string, stripping materials, creating precision cuts, and more. Like all cutting instruments, however, caution is needed when using a box cutter to prevent injury.Use a Sharp BladeDon't use a box cutter if the blade is dull, broken or otherwise not sharp. Doing so may increase the risk of …