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Need another reason to treat yourself to a piece of chocolate? According to a new study conducted by researchers at Harvard University, chocolate has been linked to significantly lower rates of irregular heartbeat.For the study, researchers analyzed data from more than 55,000 men and women. They found that participants who consumed between two and six servings of chocolate per week were 20% less likely to develop irregular heartbeats -- also known as atrial fibrillation -- than their counterpart …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may soon roll back certain changes to a rule designed to protect workers from the toxic mineral beryllium.Of course, this shouldn't come as a surprise, given that OSHA expressed desire to roll back the rule shortly after Trump took office. The Administration proposed a new role that involves a special waste product called coal slag, which would better control the toxic mineral.OSHA has been working to protect workers from exposure to beryl …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has concluded its annual Safe + Sound week. On June 12-18, the federal safety organization seeks to educate employers about the value of creating a safe environment. About Safe + Sound WeekOSHA explains that Safe + Sound week is "A nationwide event to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs that include management leadership, worker participation, and a systematic approach to finding and fixi …

Coconut oil is often touted as a healthier alternative to traditional cooking oil. Made from the extracted kernel of mature coconuts, it oxidize slowly, making it resistant to spoilage. The general belief is that plant-based oils, including coconut oil, is healthier than animal-based oils like beef fat and butter. However, this may not be the case, as there's new evidence suggesting that coconut oil may not be a healthier option.According to a recent report published by the American Heart Associ …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated the requirements for preventing slip-and-fall injuries in the workplace.Each year, tens of thousands of workers in the United States are seriously injured as a result of slipping and falling. Slip-and-fall injuries typically fall under one of two categories: from same level or from elevated level. The former is more common, while the latter is typically more serious. There have even been cases of workers fatally injuring themse …