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Statistics show that more than half of the U.S. adult population takes at least one vitamin or dietary supplement on a regular basis. This shouldn't come as a surprise given the huge health benefits touted by these products. There are supplements available to treat just about anything, including nausea, heartburn, insomnia, fatigue and depression. But a new study has doubt on the health claims made by supplement companies.For the study, researchers analyzed medical data from men and women, payin …

A new study has found that high-protein diets can lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Affecting roughly 6% of all men and women over 65 years of age, this chronic neurological condition accounts for 60% to 70% of all dementia cases. Alzheimer's is characterized by symptoms such as disorientation, confusion, loss of memory and behavioral issues. It's a degenerative condition that typically becomes worse with age.While there's no cure for Alzheimer's, increasing your intake of protein may help …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a new rule to protect the personal information of workers in its injury and illness reporting database. As most employers already know, OSHA requires all work-related injuries and illnesses that prompt professional medical treatment to be reported. Previously, however, there's been concern regarding the security of this information. If a worker's name, address and other personal information is listed in this database, conventi …

If you're looking to protect your heart from disease, you're probably well aware of the importance of dieting and exercising. Eating a low-fat, balanced diet while exercising for at least 75 minutes each week will lower your risk of heart disease (among other chronic health ailments). However, a new study has found that air pollution can increase the risk of heart disease. Researchers say that people who are exposed to high levels of air pollution on a regular basis are more likely to develop he …

Is employee recognition a part of your company's culture? If not, it should be. According to Gallup survey, less than one-third of U.S. workers are actively engaged at work. As a result, these workers clock more ours while producing less "work" in the process, thereby hindering their company's ability to succeed. To prevent this from happening to your company, consider the following employee recognition tips.P2P RecognitionPeer-to-peer recognition is a unique approach to traditional employee rec …