A new study from Australia shows that 30-minute stints of standing may relieve back pain, while not adversely affecting productivity. In the study, a group of Australian office workers alternated between sitting and standing every 30 minutes for a week; they reported that they felt less tired, and experienced less lower back pain and leg […]
Continue ReadingJust last week, the New York Post reported that the NYPD now has a handbook for officers who use the department’s Twitter account, advising them to use “tasteful humor” to gain followers. Their first jab at comedy, however, may have missed its mark. On Tuesday, the Twitter account for NYPD Midtown South posted a picture […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final ruling that will require employers to notify them when an employee suffers an egregious wound or is killed on the job. For employers under federal OSHA jurisdiction, this new rule will go into effect on January 1, 2015. Individual states […]
Continue ReadingAs the baby boomer generation starts heading into their Golden Years, retirement seems to be one topic that generates both relief and anxiety. On one hand, the prospect of retiring, after 20 to 30 years of working the same nine-to-five, provides a sense of freedom. But on the other hand, many baby boomers are struggling […]
Continue ReadingHorology — the art or science of time keeping — just got a major upgrade with the advent of Apple’s new smartwatch. After nearly three years of development and much anticipation, Apple finally gave consumers a glimpse of its latest gadget. Though the device is scheduled to debut early next year, the design has been […]
Continue ReadingIncreasingly, marriage is becoming a less popular option for couples, particularly in the wake of the economic recession. Research shows that today’s young adults are currently projected to have the lowest rates of marriage by age 40 of any generation. This would mean that in 20 years, more than 30% of women around the age […]
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