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Losing Sleep? Consider Turning Off That Laptop

Losing Sleep? Consider Turning Off That Laptop

With the use of new technology such as the iPad, we are actually fooling our brains into thinking the day is longer, thereby disrupting our sleeping patterns. When a device emits artificial light, our eye receptors tell our brain that…

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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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Eye Health is Often Over-Looked

Eye Health is Often Over-Looked

Eye health is often overlooked, yet eye injuries in the workplace account billions of dollars in cost and lost EVERY DAY!!! March is Save Your Vision Month - How can you protect your eyes? The American productivity each year. In fact…

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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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Improved Head Positioning Can Reduce Muscle Strain

Improved Head Positioning Can Reduce Muscle Strain

While many people are not aware of it, the way in which they hold their head while working can directly relate to the amount and type of pain they experience. This is particularly true of individuals who…

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Savvy Computer Adjustments to Reduce Eye Strain

Savvy Computer Adjustments to Reduce Eye Strain

Computer users who sit in front of their computer monitors for hours each day may be prone to eye strain. This is particularly true for individuals who must…

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The Ergonomics of An Aging Workfoce

The Ergonomics of An Aging Workfoce

As the Baby Boom generation advances closer and closer to retirement, many companies are currently faced with managing an aging workforce. While it is true that…

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