Bone Health
Ergonomics For Life
Did you know that a 19th century philosophy was turned into a practical industrial application many decades later, and today it touches aspects of every day life from work to leisure? That philosophy is summed up in one word: ergonomics, based on the Greek words ‘ergon’ and ‘nomoi’, which mean ‘work’ and ‘natural law’ respectively. […]
Ergonomics: How It Developed
Modern day ergonomics is a classic example of ancient ideas evolving and finding relevance in a new age. The concept of the relationship between people and their work place and its effect on both the worker and the work, especially injuries sustained to the worker’s body because of the working environment, has been recorded for […]
Ergonomics: A History
As all sciences, the root of the study of ergonomics is also believed to have started with the process of human evolution itself. The quest to search for the natural fit between the humans and their tools is assumed to have started in the early stages of the development of the human species. Pre-historic men […]
Ergonomics Explained
For most of us, ergonomics sounds ‘fancy’ and ‘high tech’ looking expensive office chairs. It also sounds like some outer space phenomenon. Well, it’s all that too, and a whole lot of other things. If you are also one of us to whom ergonomics sound like some UFO, read on, this article is for you […]
Ergonomics: Posture And The Alexander Technique
Ergonomics is a complex mix of physics, biology, psychology, engineering and design. The discipline studies the relationship between humans and the surrounding – the products, environment and systems. It works towards understanding and improving ways to safety, health and comfort of work force in factories and offices. It is a study of techniques in maximizing […]
Ergonomics And Computer Usage
Ergonomics is the science that studies the best working environment, postures, style in work place. It studies the relationship between human and its surrounding, machinery and tools we use, to maximize performance and minimize discomfort and injuries. Here are some tips while using computers according to the principals of ergonomics. Best Lighting Arrangement Important thing […]
Ergonomics: What Is It?
Ergonomics is a complex science – a mix of biology, psychology, engineering and design, that studies the interaction and relationship between humans and the surrounding – the products, environment and systems. It is the study to understanding ways to improve safety, health and comfort of humans in working environment. It is a discipline to improving […]
Bone Health: Frequently Asked Questions About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and good bone health seem to remain a mystery to many people. Although there is more information than ever present, many are still under false misconceptions about the condition and how to avoid it. In this article we will look at some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Osteoporosis. We will also look […]
Bone Health: Osteoporosis And Its True Costs
When good bone health habits are not developed during youth, the body becomes at risk for bone loss and even osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is viewed as a rather benign disease. No one thinks that it is harmless but people do not fear its effects as much as cancer or aids. The truth is Osteoporosis is very […]