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MSiCS has begun to cover your hardware (desks, chairs) & software (food, exercise). Today we’ll look at your interface (environment). #1 Golden rule for a healthy environment: Keep it to yourself Disturbing or being disturbed by your coworkers with any of the following is not conducive to a healthy environment. If you’re regularly on theRead more

MSiCS has, so far, been dealing with your hardware (dust & workstation mechanics). Let’s take a look at programming (food). Running too many commands Too many people eat lunch (& even breakfast & supper) at their desks. Multi-tasking may be wonderful for some things but not for your body: http://www.ajcn.org/content/93/2/308.short.  If you’re feeding it whenRead more

Say your prayers Kneeling chairs have been around since 1979 and have been quite popular. There are hundreds of varieties. Kneeling chairs, however beneficial, are not for everyone. This is definitely a case of try it out BEFORE you even consider buying one. These work best when you’re going to be sitting for long periods.Read more

I can’t stand it! Actually, you may be able to. Standing work stations have become very popular in the past couple of years. They even made the front page of the New York Times back in 2009. Multi-tasking your body and your mind One of the advantages of a standing work-station is the freedom ofRead more

Snowflakes IT workers are like snowflakes: no 2 are alike. Everyone is shaped differently and works differently. So, when it comes to your chair, you have to pick the one that’s right for you. Test drive different varieties before you choose an ergonomic chair. Think about the tasks you will be performing when you’re seated.Read more