Archive for 2009
Keyboard Bacteria: What Lurks There?
With Swine Flu Prevention being such a buzzword recently, there is an emphasis being placed on avoidance of any kind of contact that will promote the spread of the virus from person to person. Sure we think of public loos or toilets and other public spaces as being a likely harbor for the virus that [...]
Workstation Decor Ideas
Do you get the Monday morning blues? Does perhaps the sight of your drab and boring workstation/cubicle put you off? Well with a little imagination, you can immensely improve the way your work station looks; you can make it more cheerful and welcoming and an incentive to creativity! It could be something as simple as [...]
Massage Machines For A Healthy Office
Whether you work in an office away from or at home, chances are that you have the latest in work equipment: up to date hardware, up to the minute software and even perhaps ergonomically and ideally designed office furniture.[ergonomic office furniture] There is another option for when you want to be relaxed and at your [...]
7 Useful Tips To Prevent Computer Related Elbow Injuries
Though certain computer related traumatic injuries are unavoidable, the risk of pain can be controlled by following certain preventive measures. Most common computer related elbow injuries include elbow bursitis, tendonitis, radial and ulnar nerve entrapment. Here are 7 easy ways to prevent traumatic elbow injuries associated with regular computer use. Avoid repetitive elbow bending and [...]
Office Health Strongly Linked To Being Green
It is up to every individual to play their part in helping save the environment and many now do this in their homes. However, it is just as important to make your office green and it is just as easy as anywhere else, and green is often healthier for your body. Most working environments go [...]
3 Simple And Easy Ways To Prevent Neck And Shoulder Pain At Workplace
Neck and shoulder pain and medical disorders linked with these symptoms are more common among computer users. It has been estimated by health experts and researchers that more than half of the computer users suffer with shoulder and neck pain or with medical disorders associated with these symptoms. However, preventing neck and shoulder pain with [...]
Can Surfing Web A Serious Risk To Your Health?
Of course yes! Web surfing can be particularly hazardous because for many it tends to be a leisure activity and most people are less aware of right hand and sitting posture. While surfing the web, many of you tend to lean away from the mouse which puts extra strain and pressure on your wrists and [...]
Updating Home Office With New Ergonomics
Many people do not realize that sitting at the computer all day can have dire effects on their body. In fact, whether you spend a large amount of time in your home office at the computer for pleasure or business you may be subject to suffering from chronic pain that you mistakenly treat with painkillers [...]
Visual Conditions Affecting Regular Computer Users
When most people think of problems that are associated with using a computer on a daily basis they think of software problems, connectivity issues, and slow processing speeds, not health related problems. However, the truth is that many people who regularly work from the computer actually suffer from vision problems that may be posing a [...]
How To Choose Wrist Splints For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Wrist splints are specially designed for preventing wrist injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome or any arthritic condition. They are quite useful for as a preventive measure for wrist injuries in stressful work environments and also for chronic and acute wrist conditions. For people who suffer from severe carpal tunnel syndrome, using a wrist splint [...]
