Balance – Are you hanging in there?
June 26, 2009 by Anita Fernandes
Filed under Body Care
Do you struggle to balance multiple hobbies, social activities, work and family life? With so many opportunities and limited time, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Ultimately, in trying to keep options open, we can end up stretched thin and stressed out.
Letting Go of unimportant things
In studying how people make choices, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute [...]
Erognomics
June 21, 2009 by Amit Talekar
Filed under Body Care
To reduce injury risk and increase comfort and safety, aim for ergonomically correct posture and movements. Slightly reclined position puts less pressure on the lower back than sitting upright.
Study authors recommend a 135-degree torso-thigh angle:
Sit with hips a few inches higher than knees; rest feet flat and recline slightly. Place a small pillow behind the [...]
