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You may want to rethink your job/career if you currently clock more than 40 hours per week, because a new study has found workaholics to have an increased risk of developing mental health disease and disorders.For the study, researchers from the University of Bergen, in Norway surveyed more than 16,000 working adults, with an average age of 37. Roughly 6,000 of the study's participants were men and 10,000 were women. Researchers discovered that workaholics had a greater risk of developing diso …

The average American checks his or her cellphone a whopping 46 times per day, according to Deloitte. Cellphones play an important role in modern-day living, allowing us to connect with friends and family, update our social media status, run apps, play games and more. While most people view cellphones as being completely harmless, a new study has linked prolonged usage to an increased risk of bran cancer.The study, conducted by researchers from the U.S. National Toxicology Program, involved expos …

Running is arguably one of the most beneficial forms of exercise on the planet. It engages nearly every muscle in your body, burning calories while building bigger muscles in the process. But like all exercises, there's an inherit risk of injury associated with running. So, what steps can you take to reduce the risk of injury while running?Change Your Running ShoesWhen was the last time that you bought a new of running shoes? Over time, shoes will reduce their …

How much fiber do you consume in your daily diet? According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), adults should consume 14 grams for every 1,000 calories daily. So if you consume 2,000 calories per day, you should strive for 28 grams of fiber in your daily diet.But many people fall short of this amount. And a new study has found that people who consume adequate fiber in their diets live a happier, healthier life when compared to their counterparts. Researchers from the West …

Air pollution has become a serious problem both here in the United States and abroad. According to some statistics, it's responsible for more than 5.5 million deaths each year, making it the fourth leading cause of death. While many countries have passed new laws to curb airborne pollution, it remains a serious problem. Furthermore, there's new evidence suggesting that exposure to air pollution can lead to elevated blood pressure levels.A team of researchers from the Guangdong Provincial Institu …