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Better Health: Take a bite out of bad dental habits

Snacking and drinking sugary, caffeinated drinks are common among truck drivers. The habits can help cure highway boredom, but the behavior also can be detrimental to dental health.

December 7, 2018

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Better Health: Trucking can be a pain in the neck

There is no shortage of ways to injure your neck and back as a truck driver. Fortunately, some of the common injuries from over-stressing can be addressed with good preventive practices and simple stretches.

November 23, 2018

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Better Health: Respiratory sickness, from simple to serious

Don't let respiratory illnesses keep you from trucking. Learn the symptoms and how to prevent the flu and other illnesses here on Overdrive.

October 12, 2018

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Better Health: Take matters of the heart seriously

Avoid heart-related emergencies on the road by recognizing the symptoms of high blood pressure and a heart attack. Learn more on Overdrive.

September 21, 2018

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Better Health: Prostate health can decline with age

Prostate conditions generally develop as men become older in age. Learn more about prostate health and prevention awareness here on Overdrive.

August 2, 2018

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Better Health: Know your risk factors for diabetes

Truck driving can contribute to obesity and lack of physical activity, which increases the risk for Type 2 diabetes. See what precautions you can take here.

July 5, 2018

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Better Health: Don’t lose sight of eye health

Regular eye exams can help detect various eye conditions, such as glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal diseases, that can prematurely end a trucker's career.

June 13, 2018

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Better Health: What to make of stiff, sore joints

Joint pain may be more than just a side effect of driving on rough highways. It could be arthritis, a common condition affecting more than 50 million adults that worsens with age, according to the Arthritis Foundation.

May 4, 2018

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Better Health: Preventing and dealing with nausea on the road

Nausea is rarely a sign of something serious, but the associated vomiting and other symptoms can be extremely uncomfortable and interfere with driving. Here are some of the most common causes — and ways to prevent them.

April 2, 2018

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Better Health: Identify sleep bandits and reclaim your rest

Restless nights can lead to not only lack of alertness and increased accident risk but also increased stress and impaired memory. While most drivers are aware of sleep apnea and the industry’s focus on diagnosing and treating it, it’s not the only culprit that robs them of the recommended seven to nine hours of nightly sleep.

March 7, 2018

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Better health: Trucking lifestyle can lead to headaches

Trucking can be a high-stress job that leads to poor eating and sleeping habits. These factors – as well as alcohol, smoking, poor posture and more – can lead to headaches of varying length and severity.

February 6, 2018

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Better health: Weak circulation can point to other problems

Because of the largely sedentary nature of long-haul driving, truckers have a higher incidence of weak circulation and other heart issues, as well as the interrelated conditions of obesity and diabetes. Recognizing these symptoms early and discussing them with your doctor can help prevent them from worsening.

January 8, 2018