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Do you THINK you can safely text while driving?

Do you THINK you can safely text while driving?

The New York Times recently posted a new game online to demonstrate how texting affects a drivers reaction time. I must say I failed MISERABLY! Think you are able to text safely while driving, I encourage you to take the…

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Ergonomics of the iPad

Ergonomics of the iPad

The new Apple iPad is now available for purchase and many people are discussing the poor ergonomics of the product. Amongst the key noted concerns (so far) are: The weight: The iPad is around 1.5-1.6 pounds (dependent upon the model),…

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Too Much Texting Taunts Injury

Too Much Texting Taunts Injury

Annie Levitz, a 16-year old from Chicago, IL and frequent texter is suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. Averaging around 100 texts a day – 2,000 texts a month to her friends, Annie noticed pain in her wrists and was unable…

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Prevention, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Prevention, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Do you wake up in the morning feeling like you have to shake your hands out to get the day started? Feel a burning or tingling in your wrists, hands or fingers? Losing your ability to hold onto cups and pens as tightly and confidently….

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Reading: What New Ways Will iPad Users Find to Hurt Themselves?

Reading: What New Ways Will iPad Users Find to Hurt Themselves?

In a new article posted in the Seattle PI, it is noted that with the rise in hand-held technology such as in phones, laptops and the new Apple iPad, doctors are warning against the pains we can gather in our necks and backs for using these devices. A new wave of pain caused from…

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Is Your Writing Utensil Causing Your Hand Grief?

Is Your Writing Utensil Causing Your Hand Grief?

Writing can often be a source of pain and stress on the fingers, hand and even wrist. Hand cramping is one of the most common problems for people…

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