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Looking for ways to reduce your home's energy usage? Given the increasing cost of power and gas, many homeowners are searching for energy-efficient solutions. So today we're going to explore a few of the easiest and most effective ways to cut your energy costs and save money in the process.Replace the Air FilterNot every HVAC solution needs a professional technical. There are things homeowners can do themselves to keep their heating and air working properly, and subsequently, lowering their mont …

Air pollution has become a growing problem for millions of men, women and children throughout the world. Even if the air in your city "looks" clean, it could be harboring particulate matter that, once inhaled, contributes to respiratory disease and other related illness.While the primary objective in battling air pollution is to reduce the buildup of airborne particulate matter, there's new evidence suggesting that vitamin B may help to mitigate the health effects of air pollution. According to …

When you think of common safety hazards in the workplace, fatigue probably isn't the first to come to mind. But whether it's in the medical industry, construction, food service, manufacturing or practically any other sector, worker fatigue is a very real hazard that results in thousands of injuries each year.According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employees who work the evening shifts are 18% more likely to sustain an injury while on the job compared to their count …

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 …