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Computer Ergonomics: Form vs. Function

Posted in book review, computers, exercise, posture on April 4th, 2007 2 Comments »

There are two aspects to maintaining a pain free experience while working at a computer all day; posture and functionality.
One way to look at the importance of posture is to think in terms of friction. If you have new shoes that rub your ankle, you will get a blister from the friction. The same sort [...]

Computer Users: No More Eye Strain

Posted in computers, eye health, posture, relaxation, stress on January 16th, 2007 No Comments »

If you use a computer for several hours a day, chances are you get strained or fatigued eyes. What can you do about it? There are three important factors in taking care of your eyes: relaxation, oxygen and lubrication.
In general, when looking in the distance you are relaxing the eye muscles, and when you look [...]