Erik Peper PhDDo 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
Healthy Computing: Could It Be Me? ;Even with correct ergonomics, discomfort sometimes occur
Do you type with the tips of your fingernails? Do you find yourself straining to use the sides of your fingers when buttoning your blouse or when opening doors? If so, your fingernails may be too long. Excessively long nails usually increase hand...
Healthy Computing: Correct Height ;Is your keyboard still on top of your desk? Do you work
Now is the season for cooler weather and shorter days and for ensuring that your room is the appropriate temperature for working safely. Do you have an office with drafty windows and/or poor heating? Our body prioritizes heat distribution, with the...
