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How productive are you in a typical workday? Unfortunately, few workers are "100% productive." But regardless of the market or industry in which you work, there are ways to overcome these hurdles and boost your productivity levels.Eliminate DistractionsIt takes approximately 15 minutes for the average worker to regain his or her concentration after being distracted. So if you're distracted just four times per day, that's an hour of wasted productivity! Workers can improve their productivity leve …

Wouldn't it be great if we could turn back the hands of time and reverse aging? While there's no Fountain of Youth (that we know of), researchers have identified a type of exercise as being most effective for anti-aging. So, what is this exercise?The exercise is high-intensity interval training, or what's more commonly known as "HIIT." Researchers from the Mayo Clinic recently conducted a study in which 36 men and 36 women were placed into two groups based on their age: an older group and a youn …

A recent study has found that the majority of Americans are eating too much fatty bacon and not enough nuts.Whether it's peanuts, almonds, pistachios, walnuts, macadamia nuts, etc., all nuts are beneficial for your health. They are loaded in fiber, protein and unsaturated fats (the good kind). As such, they should be a regular part of your diet. Bacon, on the other hand, isn't exactly a healthy snack. Just last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced its decision to classify bac …

When you think of industries with a high risk of injury, agriculture probably isn't at the top of your lift. It's no secret that construction consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous industries, with thousands of constructions workers losing their lives every day in the United States. However, agriculture and farm workers also face a plethora of hazards on a daily basis. Long Work Hours According to a study conducted by the NHIS-OHS, the prevalence of occupational exposures in t …

Muscle aches and pain is an all-too-common condition that nearly everyone will experience at some point in their lifetime. Characterized by inflammation and a throbbing sensation, it's often the result of strenuous exercise or physical activity. The good news is that you can ease the symptoms of aching muscles by following some simple steps.Ice During the First 24 HoursShould you apply ice or a hot compress to your aching muscles? Assuming you've only been experiencing the muscle aches for no mo …