Is your computer hurting you? Ch

According to a recent Nielsen report, American adults now spend about 11 hours per day on technology – that’s about two-thirds of the time we’re awake – and the number climbs higher for those who work in front of a monitor at the office.

If this sounds familiar, you bet your bitmaps there are health concerns with our sedentary work culture. And so, take heed to these following “ergonomic” tips to healthier computer use.

1.Have a seat (or stand)

It won’t cost you much these days, so be sure to pick up a decent office chair with lower back support. Stop yourself from leaning in towards the monitor. Instead, sit back all the way.

Risking neck issues, those who work from home should resist working on a laptop while reclined on a sofa or in bed.

An increasingly popular option is a standing desk, which has you standing rather than sitting to promote more muscular use and better blood flow. Many of these desks are height-adjustable, too.