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It may not seem like a dangerous activity, but shoveling snow contributes to thousands of injuries each year in the United States. According to one report, more than 11,500 Americans are treated in hospital emergency rooms each year for injuries related to shoveling snow. While most of these injuries are minor, there have even been reports of fatalities attributed to this otherwise common winter activity. So, before you head outdoors this winter to shovel snow off your driveway or sidewalk, cons …

How much sleep do you get in a typical night? Statistics show that 50 to 70 million of adults in the United States have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. While some people brush off insomnia as nothing more than a nuisance, it can affect your life in multiple ways. Lack of sleep contributes to infection by suppressing the immune, and it also causes mood changes due to its impact on hormone production. Furthermore, there's evidence suggesting that lack of sleep hurts productivity in the w …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has changed its tune on electronic record-keeping requirements. If you keep with OSHA's rules, you're probably well aware that the organization was planning to release its Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illness rule on Jan. 25, 2019. However, that day has since passed, with OSHA never releasing this electronic record-keeping rule. So, why didn't OSHA publish the Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illness rule, and what …

Affecting up to 15% of all adults between ages 50 and 70, osteoporosis is a common disease in which the bones become weaker and less dense. It's normal for people to lose some bone density as they grow older. With osteoporosis, however, a significant amount of bone density is lost, which increases the risk of broken bones. So, what can you to do protect yourself from this common disease?Drink More MilkCow's milk is one of the top food-based sources of calcium. This is important because calcium i …

With the winter weather upon us, you're probably eager to light up your fireplace. It's an effective, low-cost way to warm your home. Before using your fireplace, though, you should consider having your chimney inspected and cleaned. It only takes a few minutes to call a professional chimney sweep, but doing so offers several benefits.Lower Risk of House FireCleaning your chimney regularly will lower the risk of a house fire. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than …