ERGONOMICS

The field of ergonomics seeks to provide comfort and support for your posture to prevent body pain. Find out how ergonomics may help reduce back pain and help with pain management.

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Good Posture and Back Support

It may sound hackneyed, but remember what your parents told you: Don't slouch. See tips for good posture and back support.

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  • Have a sense of humor! A good laugh can send up to 20 percent more blood pumping through the body.
  • Men and women have different heart attack symptoms, and it’s actually more difficult for women to tell when they are having an attack. Women who feel faint or short of breath should call 911.
  • Don't light up. Quit smoking, and you’ll cut your risk of coronary heart disease by 50 percent in just one year.
  • Get up from your desk. People who sit hunched over their computer for most of the day are 54 percent more likely to die of heart attacks.
  • Say "yes, please" to potassium. Loading up potatoes, tomatoes, bananas, and other potassium-rich foods can lower blood pressure by 10 points, according to a recent study.

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