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Your desk should ideally let you type on a keyboard with your arms and hands roughly parallel to the floor, your feet flat on the floor, and your legs fitting comfortably under the desk when sitting (you should be able to comfortably cross your legs under the surface).
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Here's what to look for in an ergonomic office chair:
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It's hard to drown all that out when you're trying to work.
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Remember to take breaks for your eyes.
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Cornell University researchers found that by increasing office temperature from 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit (20° to 25° Celsius), workers' typing errors fell by 44 percent, and they were able to type 150 percent more.
If you can't control the temperature in your office, there's al...
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When you spend hours at your desk every day, even the smallest features of your workspace – such as the position of your monitor or the height of your chair– can greatly affect your productivity and even your health.
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The “sit-stand desk” is the optimal choice, because you can sit for a portion of the day and stand for the other portion.
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When sitting, rest your feet flat on either the floor. If your feet don't reach the floor, use a box, pile of books, cushion, or footrest.
Don't put your feet back underneath your chair or let them dangle, as this puts pressure under the thighs and restricts blood flow to ...
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