Erik Peper PhDThe moment most people begin keyboarding or mousing they increase their breathing rate. While working at the computer, adults' breathing rate increases by 30% to 18 breaths per minute, while the breathing rate of young boys playing computer games...
Sometimes when working we feel tired, sleepy, empty and in need of energy. At the same time our neck and shoulders tighten and we tend to breathe shallowly. Yet, the more tired we are, the more likely we just keep sitting at times just staring in...
Are you reaching up to a high keyboard? In order to sit correctly to type and mouse are your feet dangling from a chair that is too high? Working at a keyboard that is too high may contribute to neck, shoulder and arm tension. Make the furniture fit...
As workload increases and job pressures build, we sometimes feel frustrated, irritated, angry or resigned. At times we may even think that our coworkers don’t care or want to help. These negative thoughts are natural when we are frustrated and...
As we keyboard and mouse we often round our shoulders and reach forward. We may work like this for hours without ever stretching and lengthening our muscles. Sustaining this posture day after day can result in shortening the muscles of the chest...
After working at the computer, do your eyes feel tired and irritated? Approximately 33 to 37 percent of people experience eye irritation such as, itching, burning, dry eyes or difficulty focusing on the distant objects after computer work. Look to...
Optimize your performance and prevent computer-related injuries with Healthy Computing Email Tips. Each week we provide hints to help you stay healthier while working. Thousands of workers report feeling discomfort from working at the computer...
Optimize your performance and prevent computer-related injuries with Healthy Computing Email Tips. Each week we provide hints to help you stay healthier while working. Increasing work demands, coupled with personal desire to do a good job, sometimes...
Regenerate and increase flexibility in your neck, back, and hips by changing the habitual movement patterns of your feet and toes. To decrease tension and increase flexibility PLAY WITH YOUR FEET. Be sure to continue breathing diaphragmatically:...
Optimize your performance and prevent computer-related injuries with Healthy Computing Email Tips. Each week we provide hints to help you stay healthier while working. “Can’t you leave the computer at work instead of being married to it...
