Saturday, March 15th, 2008 |
Repetitive Strain Injury (or RSI) describes a group of conditions that arise from overuse of the computer. It affects muscles and nerves in the back and arms when these areas are kept tense for long periods of time due to repetitive motions, poor posture and stress.
Warning Signs
Look out for:
* Pain in the upper body, such as in the neck, shoulders, upper back, wrists, hands or fingers.
* Tingling or numbness, as though the affected area has lost circulation (this can also sometimes be present when lying in bed at night.)
* Weakness or fatigue in the affected area.
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Sunday, January 13th, 2008 |
We spend so many hours at work that when we clock off, we try to squeeze every minute out of what remains of the day, just to feel that we have a life. so we hit the clubs with friends, stay up watching television, or game online into the wee hours.
sleep early? No way. Who want to turn his life into a nightmarish cycle of getting home exhausted only to collapse into bed, then rushing off the next morning to reach the workplace on time again?
Yet, our bodies cry out for sleep. The amount needed differs from person to person, but most of us need seven to nine hours, and few can keep going for too long on less than five hours a night.
Research has found that sleep deprivation can result in memory impairment, inefficient thought processes, a suppressed immune and even depression. Most recent studies have also linked the lack of good-quality sleep – for as short a period as three nights in a row – with a higher risk of diabetes and weight gain.
It doesn’t take a genius to see that those aren’t the most desirable effects to experience on the job. Who can expect to perform well at work (or in private life) if one is frequently ill, can’t think straight or remember things, and is depressed and overweight?
Fine, But can we really impress at work, have a life and get enough sleep as well?
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