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A new study has found that certain occupations may increase the risk of heart disease in workers.Heart disease has become a top concern among health officials. While recent advancements in medical technology have increased the effectiveness of diagnosing, preventing and treating heart disease, it remains a serious threat to public health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately half a million men and women lose their lives to heart disease each year in th …

Need another reason to start your mornings off with a fresh cup of coffee? Aside from its ability to provide a quick pick-me-up, researchers now believe that coffee can help to protect against liver disease.Researchers from the University of Southampton in the U.K. have a found a direct link between regular coffee consumption and a reduced risk of liver cirrhosis. More specifically, adults who drink roughly two cups of coffee per day are 44% less likely to develop cirrhosis of the liver than p …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new manual for investigators to use when determining whether or not a retaliatory case against a worker should be pursued or dismissed.Under federal law, it is illegal for employers to retaliate against a worker for reporting safety violations and/or hazards in the workplace. Unfortunately, many employers disregard this law, demoting, firing or otherwise penalizing these "whistleblowers." In an effort to discourage this type o …

Did you know that nearly every major U.S. airport displays the status of their parking lots online? Air travelers can use this to their advantage by checking to see which lots are open and which ones are closed. When you pull up to the airport, you'll know exactly where to park your car. Alternatively, many airports have toll-free numbers that travelers can call to obtain this information as well.Security Checkpoints at AirportsLet's face it, no one enjoys waiting in line at the TSA chec …

What age do you plan to retire at? Squeezing out a couple more years may seem harmless enough, but researchers are now saying that people who retire early have better health.For the study, researchers from the University of Sydney Australia followed 27,257 participants, roughly 3,100 of whom had retired during the course of the 3-year study. Researchers sought to compare the diet, exercise, sleep habits, and overall health of participants who had retired against those who were still working.Afte …