Variables in the NIOSH lift equation are the same task variables that can be affected by ergonomic intervention to reduce the risk of lifting injuries. The basic ergonomic principles related to these variables include: Weight: Reduce the weight of the…

Research keeps reinforcing the broad benefits of the Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) for a variety of conditions. Omega-3 fatty acids, found abundantly in oily fish, have been promoted primarily as nutrients that promote cardiovascular health. The importance of…

Humans are no designed to stay in one posture too long without suffering bad consequences. Sit and stand computer stations are recommended to permit employees to change postures during the day. Prolonged sitting and prolonged standing have been shown to…

WorkSaver Newsletter – July 2016 Wellness Tip The Benefits of Sunshine and Vitamin D – Should We Really Avoid Sun Exposure? Sunlight exposure is essential to our health because it is the best source of vitamin D, an important nutrient…

Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes are among the leading cause of death and disability in the United States, greatly affecting patient quality of life and health care costs. Polypharmacy or taking too many medications presents one sort…

For many years now I have lectured nationally about the harmful effects of non-neutral neck postures. When the head is flexed forward, the weight of the head creates more leverage force at the base of the neck than if the…

In a recent legal case I was hired to provide expert consulting concerning a 40-year-old deckhand who claimed a lower back injury that resulted from lifting a 40 lb rope wire. This deckhand was a heavy smoker, who self-reported that…

Article attributable to Al Sears MD ( www.alsearsmd.com ) What is Type II Diabetes Mellitis? Type II Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose (sugar) levels to rise higher than normal….

Written and authored by Anna Magee for Healthista Published: 04:01 EST, 21 September 2016 | Updated: 15:14 EST, 21 September 2016 Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3798724/How-cut-chances-getting-cancer-Expert-reveals-8-proven-ways-help-protect-against-deadly-disease.html#ixzz4KzTxO9K1 Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook Key Take-Aways:Lifestyle changes could prevent 40 per…

Do you find you are losing or misplacing your car keys and eye glasses more often and that some days you feel like you are in a mental fog? Concerned about dementia setting in? Although there can be age-related memory…