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Fitness tracking devices have become increasingly popular in recent years. When worn, these otherwise small devices track a person's health and fitness, such as how many steps they've taken, how long they've slept, how many calories they've burned and more. Conventional wisdom may lead you to believe that wearing a fitness tracker would set you on the right path for better health. But there's new evidence suggesting that fitness trackers do not translate into better health.For the study, researc …

Can the health of your eyes really affect your productivity levels? That's what some medical experts are saying.According to a study conducted by researchers in the UK, there's a direct link between eyecare and productivity. Specsavers Corporate Eyecare analyzed data from more than 158 organizations, consisting of some 300,000 workers. Researchers surveyed the study's participants, asking them the following question: "Eyecare helps with the detection and monitoring of serious health conditions …

Kidney disease affects roughly 31 million men and women in the United States and is the ninth leading cause of death. While recent develops in modern medicine have yielded more effective preventative and treatment options, it's still a serious problem. There's new evidence, however, suggesting that eating the right foods can curb kidney disease.Researchers from a small medical group found that patients with kidney disease who consumed at least three servings of fruit and vegetables per day exper …

October is National Fire Prevention month, making it the perfect time for business owners and managers to go over their fire safety policies and plans.According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), there were more than half a million structure fires in 2015. That translates into roughly one structure fire every 63 seconds. The good news is that reported fires have decreased by 21% over the past 15 years, signaling a positive trend. The bad news is that fires still take the lives of tho …

What's the most common work-related injury sustained in the United States? No, it's not slip-and-falls, nor is it electrocution. Statistics show that hearing loss is the single most common occupational injury.Roughly 22 million American workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels while on the job. Furthermore, an additional 9 million workers are exposed to ototoxic chemicals which affect their hearing. To put the problem into perspective, $242 million is spent on worker's compensation for hear …