Global Ergonomics Month: Are you ERGOhealthy?
With the recent celebration of Global Ergonomics Month, here are some reminder tips for things you can do to remain ERGOhealthy: Integrate walking as part of your fitness plan. The…
Tips for Musicians, Golfers, Quilters, and…
This month’s tip comes from Kate Montgomery, an ERGOhealthy Coach and author. She shares with us her insights for various professions, hobbies, and sports: No matter what your occupation, sport…
Cut down on watching television to extend life!
Adults in the United States spend more than half of their waking hours in sedentary pursuits such as television viewing, computer use, or driving. According to new research published this…
Physical activity report card for our youth: Not good..
Physical activity report card for our youth: Not good – with 50% of waking hours spent in sedentary activity. Recently, The National Physical Activity Plan Alliance and the American…
People who exercise a few times a week in old age are 2.5 times less likely to suffer serious long-term health problems
According to a recent study, taking up physical activity later in life is beneficial and life-extending. The findings include: Whether working in the garden or cleaning your car, exercise a…
Exercise is the best preventive drug
Over the last several years numerous articles about importance of exercise have come to light. In addition, research is pointing to a strong association between sitting and chronic disease. …
ERGOhealthy Gardening Tips
ERGO Being’s Gardening Tips When it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy your free time remember to practice good ergonomics and proper postures. Discomfort is controllable so change those…
Cost Effective Ergonomics = Reduction in RSI Injury = Health Solutions
Reading a recent article in MONEY magazine (Sept. 2013), it was great to see ergonomics being highlighted. According to the article, musculoskeletal injury, “costs are out of control”; however, simple…
Stress Reduction in the Workplace ~ Openly Communicate
Stress in the workplace affects productivity. Whether it is the challenge to work faster, deliver the goods quicker, complete projects on schedule, it can eventually affect the workers mental, emotional…
Are Health Costs Rising With A More Sedentary Workforce
With the advent of technology, is it now a contributing factor to rising health risks and costs to the employer? A recent article posted from the Management Liability Insights Conference…