Transportation/material movers smoke more than any other profession. Nearly a quarter smoke. Many more smokers die from heart problems than lung disease.
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Transportation/material movers smoke more than any other profession. Nearly a quarter smoke. Many more smokers die from heart problems than lung disease.
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With salespeople in this study 68% have poor eating habits and 69% had bad cholesterol.
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With salespeople in this study 68% have poor eating habits and 69% had bad cholesterol.
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The majority of administrative support staff seem to struggle with fitness goals, failing to maintain "ideal" levels of physical activity. Researchers suggest getting up and moving around even for 5 minutes an hour can help.
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The majority of administrative support staff seem to struggle with fitness goals, failing to maintain "ideal" levels of physical activity. Researchers suggest getting up and moving around even for 5 minutes an hour can help.
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Restaurant workers have a real struggle with food --79% in this study had poor diets. If you work around food, eat something healthy before you go to work and pack a lunch so you are not so tempted.
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Restaurant workers have a real struggle with food --79% in this study had poor diets. If you work around food, eat something healthy before you go to work and pack a lunch so you are not so tempted.
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The people who keep us safe are failing to protect their hearts. Many police departments have fitness standards, but 90% of police and firefighters in the study were obese or overweight.
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The people who keep us safe are failing to protect their hearts. Many police departments have fitness standards, but 90% of police and firefighters in the study were obese or overweight.
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In addition to the majority of firefighters in the study being overweight, 77% of firefighters and police had high cholesterol and 35% had high blood pressure.
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In addition to the majority of firefighters in the study being overweight, 77% of firefighters and police had high cholesterol and 35% had high blood pressure.
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While managers and professionals like doctors and lawyers do better health-wise than other professions, people in business and finance don't do as well. The study found they have poor diets.
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While managers and professionals like doctors and lawyers do better health-wise than other professions, people in business and finance don't do as well. The study found they have poor diets.
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