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The Computer User's Survival Guide: Staying Healthy in a High Tech World
The Computer User's Survival Guide Staying Healthy in a High Tech World Author:Joan Stigliani The bad news: You can be hurt by working at a computer. The good news: Many of the factors that pose a risk are within your control. The Computer User's Survival Guide looks squarely at all the factors that affect your health on the job, including positioning, equipment, work habits, lighting, stress, radiation, and general h... more »ealth. It is not a book of gloom and doom. It is a guide to protecting yourself against health risks from your computer, while boosting your effectiveness and making your work more enjoyable. This guide will teach you what's going on "under the skin" when your hands and arms spend much of the day mousing and typing, and what you can do to prevent overuse injuries. You'll learn various postures to help reduce stress; what you can do to prevent glare from modern office lighting; simple breathing techniques and stretches to keep your body well oxygenated and relaxed; and how to reduce eye strain. Also covers radiation issues and what electrical equipment is responsible for the most exposure.« less