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Current exercise guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend adults get 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or one hour and 15 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week. Unfortunately, though, recent studies have found that only 1 in 5 adults meet these guidelines.Skipping the gym may seem harmless enough, but it can take a serious toll, not only on your health but your wallet as well. A new study has found that health problems attribut …

There are approximately 3.5 million professional truck drivers working in the United States, according to the American Trucking Association. Commercial truck driving is a massive, ever-growing industry that plays an important role in our country's economy. Truck drivers are responsible for carrying materials and products to and from businesses, paying the foundation for a healthy economy.But commercial truck driving isn't a low-risk occupation. In fact, statistics show that more truck drivers ha …

Eating less meat-based protein and more plant-based protein may lower your risk of disease and even make you life longer.Protein is a key nutrient that's required for proper muscle tissue growth, repair and other bodily functions. Unfortunately, however, many people fall short of consuming the recommended amount of protein in their daily diets. But you should think twice before eating another steak or burger, because there's new evidence suggesting that plant-based proteins are healthier and mor …

Can't seem to remember where you placed your wallet or purse? Everyone will experience memory recollection problems at some point in their lifetime. But when it interferes with your daily life, you know it's a problem. Thankfully, though, there are ways to improve and strengthen your memory.Get More SleepNot surprisingly, lack of sleep is one of the most common causes of poor memory recollection. Sleep, especially the REM stage, allows the brain to reset so to speak. When you sleep, your brain p …

Affecting more than 22 million workers in the United States each year, occupational hearing loss is the single most common work-related injury. The annual cost of worker's compensation alone for such injuries is estimated to be $242 million. So, what steps can employers take to protect workers from occupational hearing loss? Monitor Noise Exposure The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends an 8-component process to protect workers from occupational hearing loss. Am …