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People who don't get enough sleep at night may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's later in life, according to a recent study.The Alzheimer's Association reports that roughly 1 in 3 seniors will die from Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The Association goes on to say that by 2025, the number of people affected by this disease will reach 7.1 million. Breakthroughs in medical science have allowed for earlier detection and better treatment to slow down the progression of Alzheim …

Food service is a multibillion-dollar industry that employs more than 14 million people in the United States. If you work in the food service industry, you should take a proactive approach towards safety. Each year, tens of thousands of restaurant workers are injured on the job, with injuries ranging from minor cuts and bruises to serious, potentially life-threatening conditions.OSHA RequirementsAs with all industries, food service employers are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Adm …

Pregnant women have generally been advised to limited -- or even eliminate -- their consumption of fish, fearing high levels of mercury could harm their unborn child. While it's true that fish that contains the toxic chemical mercury, a new study has found that women who consume fish during pregnancy tend are more likely to give birth to smarter children.Researchers in Spain closely monitored 2,000 women during their pregnancy and for several years afterward. Throughout the study, the women were …

When you think of jobs with a high risk of occupational injury, dairy probably isn't the first to come to mind. Nonetheless, Washington lawmakers have proposed a new bill that's intended to improve the safety of state dairy workers. The bill, HB2824, would guide the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries to implement new rules regarding the training for dairy farm workers.So, what new rules are being proposed in HB2824? You can click here to read the bill in its entirely, but one of …

Slip-and-fall accidents are among the most common types of work-related injuries. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that more than 1,900,000 work days were lost during 2013 and 2014 as a result of falls. While accidents are bound to happen, employers should take a proactive approach towards reducing them. So, what steps can you take to reduce the risk of slip-and-fall accidents in your workplace?Clean Spilled LiquidsWhen a spill occurs -- be it water, oil, …