Wellness

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Building calm: How a meditation practice can benefit contractors

September 4, 2024

Meditation can improve your stress levels, your sleep, and even your relationships, meaning that this ancient practice might just become your most valuable tool.

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14 tips to prevent lower back pain in a physically-demanding career

August 28, 2024

Reduce lower back pain with effective strategies that rebalance your muscles, reduce inflammation, and help you move better.

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Want to look good and feel better? The benefits of hiking for construction professionals

August 21, 2024

Hiking is a low-cost way to reduce stress, improve heart health, lose weight, and feel happier.

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Building better mental health in the construction industry: Understanding the gut-brain axis

August 14, 2024

Dietary decisions and lifestyle choices directly influence gut health and mental health via an intricate network called the gut-brain axis.

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Chemical exposure and hearing loss in construction

August 14, 2024

When combined with loud and constant noises common to construction sites, exposure to certain chemicals can lead to auditory damage.

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Blood pressure is high in construction: 6 healthy habits to lower it

August 7, 2024

Regular physical activity, good sleep, a healthy diet, and implementing a bedtime routine are habits that can help reduce blood pressure.

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Struggle with chronic work-induced pain? Try these natural pain management techniques

July 31, 2024

Meditation and mindfulness, acupuncture, hot/cold therapy, and exercise are natural ways to reduce chronic pain and improve quality of life.

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Reduce job site plastic use with these 8 reusable water bottles

July 30, 2024

Yeti, Healthy Human, Stanley, and Hydro Flask offer durable and insulated water bottles to stay hydrated on the construction site.

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CVD rates in construction are high—adding cocoa to your coffee might help your heart

July 19, 2024

Coffee contains more than 100 bioactive compounds that mitigate inflammation and fight oxidative stress to improve heart health, and adding cocoa amplifies these benefits.

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Health woes plaguing construction workers—and how to prevent them

April 18, 2024

Lung diseases, mental health issues, hearing impairment, and cardiovascular diseases are some of the major health concerns plaguing the construction industry.

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