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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has announced a joint partnership with Allied Construction Industries (ACI).Technically, this isn't a "new" partnership but rather OSHA is renewing its age-old partnership with the trade association. ACI is arguably the largest construction trade organization in the country. It represents some 500 companies and 30,000 construction workers.So, what does this renewed partnership mean? Among other things, the two like-minded organizations wil …

How many servings of fruit and vegetables do you consume in a typical day? It's no secret that most people fall short of their daily recommended allowance for fruit and veggies. As such, they place themselves at a greater risk for disease like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other conditions. Furthermore, there's new evidence suggesting that people who consume fruit and vegetables in their daily diet live longer their counterparts.Researchers from the Imperial College of London found that c …

When most people think of key nutrients needed to sustain good health, zinc probably isn't the first to come to mind. However, there's new evidence suggesting that zinc is in fact an important nutrient. And people who fall short of consuming the recommended amount could suffer from disease and illness.Researchers from the Chair of Animal Nutrition at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Germany found that people who suffer from zinc deficiency -- even minimal zinc deficiencies -- are more …

The average adult catches between two to three colds per year. It's frustrating when you wake up in the morning with the early symptoms of a cold. You may experience a stuffy nose, sinus pressure, fatigue, sore throat, etc. Being that these are the early signs of a cold, it means you'll be sick for the next couple weeks. While there's no cure for the common cold, a new study indicates that vitamin D supplements can lower the risk of infection.According to a study published in The British Medical …

St. Patrick's Day isn't the only holiday on the calendar for March. Another holiday that's worth mentioning is Employee Appreciation Day.As the name suggests, Employee Appreciation Day is an annual holiday that's intended to honor and recognize our nation's workforce. Statistics show that the average worker in the United States clocks just under 40 hours per week. Of course, some employees work even longer than the standard 40-hour workweek. Regardless, it's important for employers to recognize …