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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 …

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 …