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Maintaining a physically active lifestyle is essential to your health and wellness. Unfortunately, though, statistics show only 5% of all U.S. adults spend a sufficient amount of time exercising. Maybe you work 40 or more hours a week, or perhaps you're busy driving the kids to and from school. Regardless, it's often difficult to dedicate time to exercising. Even if you have a busy or otherwise hectic lifestyle, though, there are ways to squeeze in more exercise.Take the StairsIf you typically r …

Does your job require you stand for multiple consecutive hours each workday? Not everyone has the luxury of working in an office. Millions of Americans work labor-intensive jobs that requires them to stand on their feet for long periods at a time. When working on your feet, though, you may experience foot pain. It's frustrating when you get home from work after a long day, only to realize that your feet are aching. If this sounds familiar, you should consider the following tips to prevent w …

With its ability to cure and create a strong hold, epoxy resin is a popular choice of adhesive among businesses. It's used in everything from roofing to manufacturing and more. If your job requires you to handle or otherwise use epoxy resin, though, you should follow these safety tips to protect against injury.#1) Wear GlovesAlways wear gloves when using epoxy resin. Contact with your skin can cause serious irritation or even burns. Some people, in fact, are allergic to the chemicals and compoun …

The American Health Association (AHA) reports that Americans, on average, consume 77 grams of processed sugar per day. To put that number into perspective, current dietary guidelines recommend no more than 37.5 grams of sugar per day for men or 25 grams of sugar per day for women. If you have a serious sweet tooth, you should consider the following tips to reduce your sugar intake. Not only will reducing your sugar intake help you manage your weight; it will improve your health by lowering …

Exercise is something that everyone needs, yet most people don't get enough of it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in fact, says 77% of Americans fail to get a sufficient amount of exercise. Being that millions of Americans fall short of the CDC's exercise guidelines, you may assume that lack of exercise isn't a big deal. The hard truth, however, is that regular exercise is critically important to your health for the following reasons.Weight ManagementRegular exercise will …