All Posts in Category: Health Basics

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What Is Respiratory Protection?

While most workplace hazards are visible, some disguise themselves as particles in the air. You may not be able to see them, but they cause just as much, sometimes even more, harm than other immediate dangers. The hidden dangers of these airborne hazards make respiratory protection vital. But what is respiratory protection? That is one […]

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Keeping the Flu Out of the Workplace

August is National Immunization Awareness Month—a timely reminder that flu season is only a few months away. For occupational safety and health leaders, a proactive approach is the key to sustaining workplace illness prevention: to anticipate and prepare for risks before they even happen. Not only does mitigating the risk of exposure to infectious diseases in the workplace ensure that employees will be less likely to get themselves and their families sick, it also protects productivity and minimizes lost work time.

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Synovial Fluid—The Juice That Keeps You Loose

Synovial Fluid—The Juice That Keeps You Loose Most of us don’t really think about how we’re able to reach for this or bend down to grab that. We just do it. We don’t think about all the intricate parts of our bodies and how each must work in concert just for us to stand up. […]

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An Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Proper Hydration

Water is the main component of our bodies. In fact, the human body is approximately 70% water. Certain body structures are made up of more or less water than others. For example, the brain is approximately 85% water, whereas the bones are 10%-15%. Water also plays a major role in almost ALL bodily systems and functions. Water is needed to:
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