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The extreme lifestyle of a strongman

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Mikey Lane eats 8,500 calories a day and trains five days a week in his bid to become one of the strongest men in the world. Image copyrightRICHARD HANCOX Mikey, 35, eats seven chickens a week, along with six pizzas, as part of his training regime. The semi-professional strongman from Nuneaton has dedicated the last nine years to pushing himself to his limits to chase his dream. Image copyrightRICHARD HANCOX His journey has seen him compete nationally and internationally, with his ultimate quest to compete in the World’s Strongest Man…

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Extreme heat and cold could be the reason for increasing workplace accidents

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Turns out, hot and cold weather has a major impact on your injuries at the workplace. According to a study conducted by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, moderate and extreme ambient temperatures increase the risk of occupational accidents. The study analysed data on nearly 16 million occupational injuries that occurred in Spain over a 20-year period. Heat and cold are believed to be associated with a higher risk of occupational injury, but the existing scientific evidence consists of only a handful of studies with a small number of cases…

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