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Do you constantly wake up in the morning with neck pain? Research shows that nearly half of all U.S. adults experience neck pain. Not all instances of neck pain are caused by physical activity, though. Many of them are caused by poor sleeping habits. If you sleep the wrong way, you could experience neck pain. Fortunately, you can prevent sleeping-related neck pain in several ways.Replace Your MattressYour mattress will wear down over time. Even if it's a high-quality and name brand mattress, sle …

They may be small, but ticks can carry some pretty horrendous disease-causing pathogens. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 47,000 cases of tick-borne disease were reported in 2018. If your job requires you to work outside in a wooded area, you should take measures to protect yourself from these parasitic arachnids.Cover Your Legs and ArmsOne of the most effective ways to protect against ticks when working outdoors is to cover your legs and arms. In othe …

When searching for ways to lose weight, you'll probably come across calorie cutting. It's one of the oldest and most popular dieting methods. By reducing the number of calories you consume, conventional wisdom should lead you to believe that you'll lose weight. After all, high-calorie diets typically correlated with weight gain. The reality, however, is that cutting calories doesn't always work.Our Bodies Need CaloriesMany people assume that calories are bad. If a food or beverage is high in cal …

The week of October 9 is Fire Prevention Week. During this week, employers are encourages to evaluate their workplace for potential fire hazards. Fires can occur in all types of structures, including both homes and workplaces. If you own or manage a business, you should use this opportunity to address potential hazards that could otherwise lead to a fire. Below are five prevention safety tips that can help you achieve this goal.#1) Evaluate Electrical HazardsElectrical items can cause a fire. …

Does your workplace have bollards? Consisting of vertical posts, they offer a myriad of benefits. Bollards are used to protect machines, objects, pathways and workers from the impact of a moving vehicle. Moving vehicles, such as forklifts, can cause damage or bodily injury. With bollards, however, workplaces will become safer. To learn more about bollards and why they are essential for the workplace, keep reading.What Is a Bollard?A bollard is a vertical post that's used for protection. The term …