[Updated on 1 July 2022] Today, the average American adult spends between 50 to 70 percent of their day seated at work. More than 30 percent of adults in the U. S are obese, and Musculoskeletal disorders account for more than a third of all the injury and illness costs of businesses in the U.S. If you are like most office going people, your work requires you to be seated at your desk for extended periods. Living a sedentary life is exposing yourself to the risks of injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, and chronic pain – All of which will negatively impact both your health and productivity at work. Therefore, to prevent chronic health issues enhancing your well-being, it is essential to implement healthy habits at your workplace through office ergonomics. What is office Ergonomics? Ergonomics is a science of redesigning your workplace to fit both the capabilities and limitations of a…

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[Updated on 1 August 2022] The world is changing, and the reality right now is more and more people and companies are beginning to implement work from home strategies. There’s a lot of benefits to working at home. You have the freedom to do whatever your back without looking over your shoulder, including cooking something during your lunch breaks. In this article, we will tell you the importance of home office ergonomics. However, if you are going to be working from home for the first time, getting the right home office set up is critical and can be quite challenging. Compared to your business office, your home can have limited office space. Even if you have invested in a good quality desk and chair, you may not have the adjustability required to offer a suitable long-term working environment. Therefore, when looking to implement a work from home environment, remember to…

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[Updated on 1 July 2022] A large number of office-going Americans spend more than 7 hours a day staring at a computer screen. Due to the awful number of hours spent seated, it is vital to make sure that you are in the right posture. While sitting for extended periods is bad for our health, poor sitting posture worsens the situation. Poor posture can cause undue strain on your body parts, and over extended periods could lead to more severe life-altering injuries. When it comes to implementing the right ergonomics for the workplace, most individuals first think of getting the right ergonomic chair and adjustable desk and even a footrest. Not many individuals consider the position of their computer monitor. Does the Position of My Computer Monitor Matter? When it comes to optimizing your work area, it is essential to make considerations about the position of your monitor. Health professionals…

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[Updated on 1 August 2022] If you’ve been conscious about your health, you’ve probably come across literature online stating that sitting for extended periods is not suitable for your health, and more commonly, the title, “sitting is the new smoking.” Over the last couple of years, several studies have been conducted and published just to show us how bad prolonged sitting is terrible for our health. Based on the findings from these studies, office workers who spend a lot of time seated on their desks are more likely to be obese, suffering from diabetes, heart diseases, and back pain. In this article, we will explain to you the advantages and disadvantages of treadmill desks. Why Should I Be Bothered? It is estimated that individuals who sit for more than 11 hours in a day are 40 percent more likely to die prematurely compared to peers who spend four hours a…

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