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Lyme borreliosis, or what's more commonly known as Lyme disease, is an infectious disease that's transmitted through tick bites. It's unclear when and where the disease originated. But what is clear is that Lyme disease rates have steadily increased over the years -- a trend that doctors believe will continue. In fact, many doctors and medical experts are sounding the alarm, calling Lyme disease a major healthcare crisis. How Serious is Lyme Disease? According to the Center …

Fatigue is something that every worker will experience at some point in time. Maybe you stayed up late the night before, or perhaps your boss asked you to work a double shift. Regardless, fatigue such as this can affect both workers' performance and their safety.Muscoluskeletal PainAccording to a recent study published in theJournal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, sleep deficiency is closely linked to musculoskeletal pain. Researchers from the study found that workers who were fatigu …

For several decades, heart disease has remained the leading cause of death in the U.K. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 4 million deaths across Europe are attributed to heart disease. But now there's an even bigger killer: cancer.According to a recent study published in the European Heart Journal, cancer has surpassed heart disease as being the main cause of death in a dozen different European countries -- and that includes the U.K. Researchers stress that heart diseas …

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 …