Nearly 90% of Americans in the current workforce have a sedentary job. Those roles find us sitting down all day long, which places more pressure on our spine, potentially shortens our lifespan, and compromises our health. Studies have found that those who sit for more than 6 hours each day have a higher mortality rate, and research links excessive sitting...
If you suffer from pain in your back or neck, you may have heard about the practice of inversion therapy. Many times, this treatment is associated exclusively with back pain — however, if you struggle with neck pain, the option of inversion therapy may be a suitable treatment to alleviate discomfort and provide relief. Read below to uncover what inversion...
Maintaining a comfortable work environment presents unique challenges for individuals who suffer from inflammatory joint diseases like Rheumatoid Arthritis, commonly known as RA. Moreover, individuals with joint pain, stiffness, or inflammation may struggle to find suitable accommodations during work hours. By considering a few key products and lifestyle changes, RA patients may find some relief in ergonomic workspaces designed for...
In modern workspaces, communication and collaboration are prioritized and more fluid, open work environments are now widely used. This style presents in sharp contrast to the “old days” of closed off cubicles and offices with closed doors. There are many benefits to the open workspace concept, including ad hoc brainstorming, organic networking, and accessible communication. However, there are also several...
Between social media, text messaging, and open workspaces, it can feel impossible to stay focused on a work task for long enough to get in the zone. Enter: deep work, a term coined by Georgetown University associate mathematics professor Cal Newport in his book, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. If you find that you can’t...
