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Are you doing enough to protect against heart disease? While advancements in modern medicine have resulted in a decline of the number of heart disease-related deaths, it's still a worrisome problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that nearly 600,000 people in the United States die from heart disease each year. You can lower your risk, however, by making some basic changes to your lifestyle.Maintain a Healthy WeightArguably, the single most effective way to reduce yo …

With more than 2.2 million farms and counting, agriculture is a key economic industry in the United States. From corn and potatoes to grapes, strawberries and more, the U.S. is prime supplier of agriculture products. But like all industries, even agriculture is susceptible to various occupational hazards. Some of these hazards are obvious, while others are more discreet.Skin DiseaseSo, what occupational hazards do agriculture workers face? Well, one of the most common hazards is skin disease, wh …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited the world's largest online retailer for failure to report work-related injuries.Federal safety investigators issued the citation earlier this month, in which they claim that Amazon did not report at least 26 injuries and illnesses sustained by workers on the job. These incidents are believed to have occurred at Amazon's distribution warehouse in New Jersey. Amazon currently employs more than 90,000 full-time employees in rou …

The start of winter is right around the corner, which means the temperatures will continue to drop until next year. Working in cold environments can pose serious risks to employees, some of which include the potential for hypothermia, frostbite, trenchfoot, and general overexertion. So, what steps can you take to protect against cold-related occupational injury this winter?Keep DryThe golden rule to follow when working in cold environments is to stay dry. As noted by the Centers for Disease Cont …

Need another reason to stop smoking? According to new data released by the Public Health England (PHE), 9 in 10 lung diseases are attributed to smoking.Cigarette smoke contains approximately 4,000 different chemicals, many of which are known to cause cancer as well as other lung diseases. Among the biggest threats posed by smoking, however, is the potential for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or what's more commonly referred to as "smoker's cough." An estimated 11 million people …