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Spring is in the air, which means millions of Americans will be suffering from allergy attacks. Statistics show that roughly 10-30% of the United States adult population suffers from seasonal allergies. Common symptoms experienced during an attack include coughing, runny nose or congestion, red and itchy eyes, and headache. Thankfully, though, there are steps you can take to protect against seasonal allergies.VacuumNo, that's not a typo. Vacuuming and sweeping the floors in your home can help pr …

The United States Senate has voted to overturn an executive order created by President Barack Obama that would require companies seeking federal contracts to disclose serious workplace safety violations.This comes just one month after the House voted to break up the order, which specifically requires companies seeking federal contracts of at least half-a-million-dollars to disclose workplace safety, civil rights and wage violations that occurred within the last three years. The House voted 49 to …

Need a new reason to shed those unwanted pounds? Aside from the fact that summer is fast approaching, a new study has linked obesity to nearly a dozen different types of cancer.According to a study published in the British Medical Journal, obesity is "strongly linked" to 11 types of cancer, including breast, colon, pancreatic, kidney and more. For the study, researchers analyzed more than 200 existing studies on cancer and obesity, looking to see if there was a connection. Researchers focused sp …

The battery plays a critical role in the function of modern-day automobiles. Among other things, it supplies the electrical power needed for all electrical systems in the vehicle, including lighting, climate control, ignition, etc. Without a functional, battery, these systems would cease to function.With that said, a typical car battery will last for approximately six years under "normal" conditions. If you live in region that experiences extreme temperatures and/or humidity, your battery may di …

Stress is something that everyone experiences, albeit some people have higher stress levels than others. While it may seem harmless enough, though, stress can take a toll on many aspects of your health, including your waistline.According to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of College London, people who suffer from chronic long-term stress are more susceptible to weight gain and obesity.For the study, researchers followed more than 2,500 men and women, all of whom were 54 …