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  • Back to School: Backpacks 101 by

    Posted on: September 17, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7

                    With the return of the school year, your children are likely shouldering backpacks on their way to the bus and down school hallways. While backpacks are convenient and often necessary, they can also pose a health risk if not used properly. Backpacks, especially overloaded ones, can strain muscles and joints, causing fatigue and injury to your child. Children should carry no more than 10 to 15 percent of their body weight in their ...

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  • Preventing Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders by

    Posted on: September 10, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7

                      Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace are one of the leading causes of workday injury and illness. MSDs are diseases that affect the muscles, nerves and tendons through diseases such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, rotator cuff injuries, muscle strains and lower back injuries. These are just a few examples of work related MSDs that are most frequently reported for causing lost or restricted work time. Wo ...

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  • Fruit and Veggies More Matters Month by

    Posted on: September 3, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7

                  September is Fruit and Veggies More Matters Month! This is an initiative that helps encourage Americans to learn more about eating more fruits and vegetables and learn about the benefits these foods have. The national program is headed by Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) which is partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Together they emphasize and education the health benefits of adding more fruits an ...

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