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That's what some medical experts are saying. It's estimated that roughly half of the United States adult population takes at least one daily supplement, one of the most common being calcium. Calcium supports strong bones, making it particularly beneficial for older adults. According to a new study, however, taking calcium.Researchers from John Hopkins University of School of Medicine analyzed data in more than 2,700 men and women, some of whom were taking calcium supplements, over the co …

Safety is crucial for all professions, but it’s especially so for workers that have to be on high platforms with a risk of falling. The  Mobi-Lok Vacuum Anchor provides fall protection for the 21st century. It can be used for a number of jobs, anything from the aviation industry for workers working on plane’s fixing the fuselage and other parts, on a skylight atop of a locomotive or even for those repainting a section on a water tower. This Vacuum Anchor system can anchor to …

Drinking and driving has been a hot topic over the last few decades. Countless commercials, advertisements and programs such as MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) have been formed to stop drunk driving and emphasize the dangers of driving under the influence are prevalent in today’s society. So why do people continue to drink and drive? The answer is simple, because they think they won’t crash and that alcohol won’t affect them like it does others. Some people even believe they …

Each year, hundreds of thousands of workers in the United States are injured while on the job. Some of these injuries are minor, consisting of just bruises and cuts, while others are more severe. As an employer, it's your responsibility to provide a safe working environment for all of your employees. So today we're going to take a closer look at some of the most common hazards in the workplace.Spilled LiquidsNot surprisingly  spilled liquids are one of the most common hazards in the workpla …

Ever wish you could use Facebook while sitting in the office? Some companies block social media networks like Facebook, fearing it could hurt workers' productivity levels. But the social media giant announced earlier this month that it was releasing a special work-friendly version of its service.Facebook has become the world's biggest social media network, boasting more than 1.4 billion monthly users. Statistics show that more than half of the U.S. population has a Facebook profile, attesting to …