How do I make my office ergonomic? Purchasing ergonomic furniture and customizing the features to fit each individual and work station is the easiest and most effective way to create an ergonomic office, but in the meantime here are 5 simple and low cost solutions that can be implemented immediat...

When buying a new mattress, chances are you're going to take the time and effort to pick out the right one. It needs to fit your needs since you're going to be sleeping on it every night for the next five years. Most people are more than willing to pay...

When you decide to switch to an ergonomic chair, there are many factors to consider to find one that suits your needs and preferences.??The components of the chair must be tailored to your comfort and lifestyle. Before your purchase, it is best to inspect the chair to ensure it is functioning...

The science of ergonomics combines both productivity with both workplace comfort and health. How many hours does the average office worker sit in their chair every day? Chances are that the time these workers spend sitting in their chair is greater than the time they spend in their bed every...

Bend. Stretch. Twist, turn, duck, reach. Sorry to disappoint you, but this isn't boot camp. This is you, making dinner. And if you're a woman, you may be doing all this wearing high heels on a ceramic tile floor. Painful. Fortunately, designers and architects are paying more attention to th...

With the holiday season rolling around, everyone is on the hunt for gifts for their loved ones. It gets harder and harder each year to come up with something unique and useful. Probably almost everyone you know works at a desk, so why not get something ergonomic? At Beverly Hills...

We're going back to the basics with this valuable advise.? In "Sedentariness At Work; How Much Are We Actually Sitting?" by the Endocrine Research Unit at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, studies showed that the average American spends 600 minutes per day sitting on an average work day, and 490...

Ergonomic chairs, like the Herman Miller Aeron, will help straighten your spine. However, there are also other techniques that you should do to help your chair help you. We've listed them below. 1. Always keep good posture. For tips on maintaining a good posture, check out How to Maintain Excelle...

When in the workplace for an eight-plus hour workday, be sure to move around regularly. Recent studies by the Mayo Clinic indicate that your long-term health could ultimately depend on it. According to Dr. James A. Levine, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist, extended periods of sitting have been linke...

You've finally been promoted and have the form-fitting cushioned chair and?incomparable lumbar support you've been dreaming of since your internship. So,?now that you've got the boss chair: How do you sit in it? Rule 1: Sit like a gentleman. Keep your feet firmly on the ground, perpendicular to?t...

Take a few minutes every day to assess your posture in the workplace; the health of your back and neck may depend on it. According to the department of osteopathic medicine at Michigan State University, as many as two-thirds of full-time desk job employees experience some form of neck, shoulder o...

Does a lack of sleep leave you dozing off in your chair during at the office?? Help improve your sleeping patterns and maintain balanced energy levels throughout the day by following some steps to make your mornings run smoothly. An easy way to save time in the morning while also saving...