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01/21/2018 / By Rita Winters

Too much time sitting causes body fat to accumulate around your organs, increasing risk of disease

Jobs often require an employee to sit down for long periods of time. Most employees, after work, spend time at home sitting down in front of the television or computer, and stay there unless they feel the need to eat or use the toilet. This is what defines a sedentary life – a daily routine […]

01/05/2018 / By Zoey Sky

TOO TOXIC to swallow: Up to a third of diabetics don’t take their pills because of the debilitating side effects

According to a group of researchers, at least a third of diabetics do not take their medication due to fear of possible side effects. Diabetics in the U.K. are often prescribed metformin, the most commonly prescribed drug for type 2 diabetes. While there is no definite data on how many of the 3.4 million people in […]

12/19/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Noise pollution: Study finds your noisy commute may be damaging your health

The noise that bothers you on a daily basis, like those often heard while commuting via subway train, can cause more than simple irritation. According to a study, noise pollution can also negatively impact your health. A new study by researchers from the University of Toronto posits that while the various sounds that you hear […]

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