Computing is an athletic event. It requires the frequent use of certain muscles hour after hour, day after day. Fitness is an important component in staying healthy at the computer. Daily exercise is one of the best predictors of health during the...
Ruminating about what happened or worrying about tomorrow over which one has no control increases tension. Thoughts and body are intimately connected since every thought has a corresponding body response.
Healthy Computing: From the Heart ;At times we feel frustration, anger, hopelessness and re
Healthy Computing: Do the Opposite ;Do you usually reach to one side to answer your telephon
Do you tuck the phone when you multi-task, such as searching the computer for information to answer a question? This habit of raising one shoulder and tilting your head in an asymmetrical position causes excessive muscle contractions and reduces...
A laugh a day keeps the doctor away. It is nature's antidepressant-- offering another view of reality. A good chuckle or belly laugh is internal jogging. Laughter and an optimistic perspective may reduce neck and shoulder tension, lower blood...
Healthy Computing: Stability Ball ;Do you feel antsy after sitting in your chair for a few
Healthy Computing: Armrests ;Is your chair like an airplane seat, ergonomically desig
Working intensely and continuously without breaks may contribute to discomfort and pain. Although we know that frequent breaks provide a respite, we are generally unreliable in reminding ourselves to take a break because we get captured by our tasks...
Healthy Computing: Let Us Know ;In our continuing efforts to provide useful Healthy Comp
Erik Peper PhD