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Working a full day in front of a computer screen can be draining. You may feel as though you do nothing but sit for an entire day. Not only that, but you are also working within close quarters to numerous people, just imagine all the germs floating around the office, let alone when someone is sick. If you’re anything like me, you want to stay as healthy as can be. Below are some tips and ways to stay healthy within the office. Office Wellness: Stay Healthy Stay hydrated Water is proven to help both the body’s physical and mental performance. Have a water cooler in the office to encourage employees to drink more of it. Also, try bringing a water bottle to work every day. If you see the bottle in front of you, it will be much easier to remember to drink it. Eat healthy The start of eating […]

Yes, really, there are hazards in the office. But they aren’t what you would expect them to be. They are hiding in plain sight and can have lasting devastating effects. Office Health Hazards to look out for: Keyboard Yup, that’s right, the things you are resting your hands on right now is a major hazard in the office. Improper and prolonged keyboard use can result in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. What is Carpal Tunnel? The Carpal Tunnel is a narrow passageway on the palm side of your wrist made up of nerves and ligaments. The median nerve that runs through this is the culprit, when compressed or pinches it causes severe paint in the wrist. Chair Bad posture resulting from the wrong chair can lead to lower back pain. We sit all day in our offices and it puts a major strain on your back. It’s not always slouching, sitting up […]

So you’ve finally hit it, the proverbial Quarter Life Crisis. The good news is that you are not alone, nearly 80% of people in their mid-twenties to early thirties have admitted to going through a Quarter Life Crisis. So now that you’ve owned up to it, what’s next? How are you supposed to get through this relatively unscathed? This article will go through some reasons why people experience this “crisis” and some tips on how to deal with it. The Quarter Life Crisis Why Do You Feel Like This? There are many possible reasons why someone is feeling a sort of anxiety around their personal or professional life during their mid-twenties and early thirties. People that fall into this age range are often recent graduates or eager professionals looking for their first real-world experiences. A high percentage of people have said that they feel like their career choice is the […]