The role of antioxidants in sustaining health for building professionals
Antioxidants like glutathione and vitamin C protect your body from oxidative stress, reducing inflammation and improving brain health.
Health
Diabetes rates in construction are high: Is walking the answer?
Walking can treat or prevent diabetes by reducing blood sugar and supporting weight loss. Diet and sleep are other ways to reduce your risk.
Power up: A contractor’s guide to getting enough protein on the job
Protein is essential to maintain energy levels, strength, and immunity. Meal prepping and high-protein swaps are easy ways to boost your intake.
Breaking the silence: Suicide and guns in construction
Suicide rates in construction are at crisis levels, with guns playing a significant role. Addressing mental health and access to firearms can help save lives.
Nighttime yoga sequence to calm a busy construction mind and body
A yoga sequence involving butterfly, cat-cow, and corpse pose can help you decompress to support a better quality sleep.
A quick guide to creatine supplementation for construction workers
Creatine is proven to boost muscle strength by up to 20 percent and improve cognitive health, increasing brain energy levels by 5 to 15 percent.
Non-toxic mattresses: What they are and why building industry professionals should care
Mattresses can contain toxins like VOCs and flame retardants, which have been linked to respiratory problems, headaches, and cancer.
10 desk stretches for busy AEC professionals
Sitting for prolonged periods can lead to hip tightness and poor posture. Simple desk stretches like sweated spinal rotations can prevent issues.
The surprising benefits of nutritional yeast for construction professionals (+3 recipes you need to try)
Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor to your meals while being packed with essential nutrients such as B vitamins, zinc, and amino acids.
Your guide to “building” a better body: Harness the power of beans
Fuel your day with beans—a protein-packed, high-fiber, nutrient-dense food perfect for busy contractors, engineers, and construction pros.
The basics of carpal tunnel syndrome for skilled trades workers
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition affecting the hands and wrists and is common in skilled trades workers who frequently use their hands.
Acupressure points for common ailments in physically demanding construction jobs
Acupressure relieves pain, nausea, and anxiety by targeting key body points. Pressure on P6 eases nausea, while foot pressure supports sleep.
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