Healthy Living Blog
Stress-Relief Strategies
Although occasional stress can help improve our focus and performance, living with chronic stress can backfire by causing anxiety, depression and other problems. Months into the global COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that many of us are experiencing higher levels of stress on a regular basis. However, we can better manage our stress by understanding who […]
Make Your Home Workstation Work
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are finding themselves working from home–with very little notice to prepare. Some without a dedicated home office are using coffee tables, recliners, kitchen tables and counters, and any number of other surfaces and locations as makeshift workspaces. All can potentially lead to aches and pain. […]
Posture and Ergonomics Tips for Working at Home
Working at Home a Pain in Your Neck? Try These Posture and Ergonomics Tips With so many people working from home these days to maintain social distancing from their colleagues, many are developing musculoskeletal pain. Improving posture and ergonomics is a proactive way to take care of your body while working remotely, according to the […]
Sleep Ergonomics
Sleep Ergonomics “Sleep ergonomics” refers to our postures and positions during sleep–which either help us rest safely and comfortably or stress joints to the point that we wake up with more aches and pains than we fell asleep with. Sleeping positions matter. Poor-quality sleep is proven to negatively affect overall health. Positions to Reduce […]
Shovel Snow Safely
When snow, ice and frigid weather blast into town, it’s important to take the necessary precautions to prevent injury. Winter recreational activities and chores such as snow shoveling can pose problems for the outdoor enthusiast whose body is unconditioned. Shoveling snow the wrong way, slipping on sidewalks and wearing the wrong kinds of clothing can […]
