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6 Easy Ways to Work Healthier

From improving your ergonomics to reducing eye strain and releasing stress fast, these tips and solutions can make your corner of the office a healthier place to be.

 

 

Most of us spend a third of our lives at work! Make it a place that’s good for you. From improving your ergonomics to reducing eye strain and releasing stress fast, these six tips and solutions can make your corner of the office a healthier place to be.

1. See the light
... and reduce eye strain with the Heritage Desk Lamp. Natural Spectrum® technology puts out brighter light with no glare. Energy-saving 3-way bulb lasts 10,000 hours, and 360° swivel puts light exactly where you need it. $199

2. Clear the air
... and outsmart allergies, asthma, colds and flu. The compact yet powerful Airpod Mini Air Purifier rids a 50-sq.-ft. room of viruses and bacteria with HEPA technology — using less energy than a light bulb. $129

3. Hydrate often
Adorn your desk with this gleaming, planet-smart style statement and you’ll never go back to plastic. This food-grade Stainless Steel Water Bottle lasts nearly forever and won’t absorb tastes or odors. Ruby, sapphire or bronze. $12

4. Sit up straight
... on the BalanceBall® Chair, designed by a chiropractor to coax your spine into perfect alignment. Also encourages “active sitting” – tone core muscles and burn more calories, just sitting there. Includes guide to 15 quick exercises to do at your desk (talk about multi-tasking!). $100


5. Unkink your neck and back
... in a flash with Rodney Yee’s 5-minute Desk Yoga fixes — stretches and breathing exercises you can do right at your desk. Play the video how-to now.

6. Remain calm
... even when things get crazy. The HeartMath emWave Personal Stress Reliever’s clever finger sensor picks up on stress that’s off the charts — and helps you “reboot” with quick breathing and focusing exercises. $199


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