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Number of Construction Fatalities on the Rise Nationwide
According to a study completed by the Ohio Safety and Health Administration, 20.2% of all workplace deaths were due to construction related incidents. Unfortunately, this trend, though lower than in previous years, is on the rise. According to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction worker fatalities have hit an all-time high since…
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China’s Cotton Industry Continues to Grow at a Rapid Rate
Approximately 29 million tons of cotton are produced annually, but the demand for the product in China is now experiencing record highs. In fact, the country’s voracious desire for the fabric is producing its best rally in almost half a year. This year, Chinese consumers have committed to buying approximately five times more American cotton…
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How To Trick People Into Booking a Beach Vacation During the Winter…
Beach vacations are extremely popular, no matter what time of the year it is. More than half — 52% to be exact — of worldwide survey respondents expect to take a vacation to the beach within the next 12 months. And one of the more popular beach destinations in the world has recently upped their…
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Americans Are Increasingly Unsafe on the Roads and Drinking and Drowsy Driving is On the Rise
Think driving drunk is the worst thing a driver can do behind the wheel? Think again. A new study has shown that driving while tired is just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a person who drives without an adequate amount of sleep not only puts themselves…
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Scuba Divers May Want to Check In With Their Dentists Before a Dive
There are plenty of reasons to have a regular check up with your dentist. Practically all adults (99.7%, according to an American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry survey) believe that a healthy-looking smile is socially important, and nearly three-quarters of Americans think that an unattractive smile could hurt their chances for career success. But scuba diving…
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Study Reveals Hypochondriacs More Likely to Experience Health Issues
It’s easy to worry about your health during flu season, which is rapidly approaching, but for some people, worrying about health becomes an obsession. Psychiatrists classify this disorder as “health anxiety,” but it’s more commonly known as hypochondria. It only affects one to two percent of the population, but a new study has revealed that…
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Study Finds Sleep-Deprived Drivers Are More Likely to Cause Accidents
Feeling tired behind the wheel? It may be in your best interests to pull over and take a nap. A new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that drivers who are sleep-deprived are much more likely to be involved in serious road accidents. In fact, drivers who had less than five hours…
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U.S. Consumer Debt and Loans Continue to Increase
It’s official: Americans are swimming in debt. And many of us are barely keeping our heads above water. The term “consumer debt” refers to the debt accumulated through student loans, car loans, and credit cards. The one thing this debt umbrella doesn’t include is the mortgage on your home. Data shows that Americans are all…
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Study Shows Acupuncture Helps After Mastectomies
Acupuncture has been gaining serious popularity over the years. Now, more than 3,000 physicians use acupuncture as part of their clinical practice in the United States. Women who suffer from breast cancer often have to undergo serious invasive surgery and acupuncture is being used more and more to help alleviate some of the subsequent pain.…
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Susan Sarandon Creates an Online Petition Calling for Banks to Divest in DAPL
It may seem as though Americans’ trust of banking institutions has plummeted since the 2008 collapse of the housing bubble and consequent recession, but in fact, the level of confidence in U.S. banks has never been overwhelming. In 1980, just 60% were confident in their own banks, while in 2014, following the Great Recession, nearly one…