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We are the distracted generations, wasting hours a day checking irrelevant emails and intrusive social media accounts. And this "always on" culture - exacerbated by the smartphone - is actually making us more stressed and less productive, according to some reports. "Something like 40% of people wake up, and the first thing they do is check their email," says Professor Sir Cary Cooper of Manchester Business School, who has studied e-mail and workplace stress. "For another 40%, it's the last thing they do at night." The Quality of Working Life 2016 report from the Chartered Management Institute earlier this year found that this obsession with checking emails outside of work hours is making it difficult for many of us to switch off. And this is increasing our stress levels. So what can we do about it? Smarter working The more enlightened firms have been stepping in to help. In 2012, Volkswagen began shutting off employees' email when they are off shif...

Sharp, pungent, stinky are some of the characteristics of garlic. But, whether you love it or can't stand it, this bulb has a wealth of health and medicinal properties. Garlic or allium sativum is a species in the onion genus, Allium. With a history of human use of over 7,000 years, garlic has been used both for food flavoring and traditional medicine. Here are five health benefits of garlic that are supported and proven by research studies. Garlic reduces your risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and stroke. It lowers total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, particularly in adults who have high cholesterol.  Garlic has been shown to affect arteriosclerosis, triglycerides, blood pressure, platelet aggregation, and plasma viscosity. Studies have linked garlic use with a decreased risk of heart problems in general. The active compounds (allicin) in garlic can lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure or hypertension, which is a major factor for cardiovasc...

Wondering what makes some people live longer than others? The secret to living a long and healthy life might be simpler than what you imagined. As per a new study, consuming nearly four servings of whole grains such as bran, oatmeal and quinoa a day can reduce the risk of premature death. The findings showed that the multiple bio-active compounds in the whole grains contribute to various health benefits. Also, whole grains contain high fiber that is likely to lower cholesterol production, glucose response and increase satiety. Further, people who consume around 70 grams of whole grains a day showed 22 per cent lower risk of total mortality, 23 per cent lower risk of heart diseases mortality as well as a 20 per cent lower risk of cancer mortality in comparison to those who ate little or no whole grains. "These findings further support current dietary guidelines that recommend at least three daily servings (or 48 grams) of whole grains to improve long-term health and prevent prematu...

The health benefits of apples include improved digestion, prevention of stomach disorders, gallstones, constipation, liver disorders, anemia, diabetes, heart disease, rheumatism, eye disorders, a variety of cancers, and gout. It also helps in improving weakness and provides relief from dysentery. Apples are some of the most popular and delicious fruits on the planet, and there is nothing like biting into a bright, red, juicy apple to quench your thirst and satisfy your sweet tooth, all while boosting your health in a major way. Nutritional Value of Apples The long list of health benefits attributed to apples are due to the wealth of vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and organic compounds that are found in them. These important nutritional elements include vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and riboflavin, as well as minerals like potassium, copper, manganese, and magnesium. Apples are also very good sources of dietary fiber, and a single serving provides 12% of the daily fiber requirement....

Every entrepreneur is driven by strong passion, focus and a desire for great achievement throughout every stage of the business. It’s also easy for them to forget about their health whilst pursuing their dreams. Some of these health risks are listed below: Hypertension Entrepreneurs work longer hours than an employee who does the regular 8-5 and enjoys another regular 8 hours of sleep. Sleeping less to work on customer orders or producing enough for a fair sales increases an entrepreneur’s stress level. High stress levels are risk factors which goes to increase blood pressure as you rush around chasing delaying suppliers and contractors. Drinking or smoking away the pressure will not help either. Have regular check-ups on your blood pressure to avoid a lifetime of taking pills. Obesity Obesity is a condition where a person has accumulated so much body fat that it might have a negative effect on their health. If a person's bodyweight is at least 20% higher than it should be, he or s...