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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Take the Shorcut

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|Date: July 22, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Take the Shorcut

Shortcuts can be a hand and wrist saver. If you use your mouse frequently while using MS Word or ...

Shortcuts can be a hand and wrist saver. If you use your mouse frequently while using MS Word or other software programs take the time to learn the shortcuts (for example, CTRL+S to save a doc ...

July 22, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Oh, My Achy-Breaky-Back

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|Date: July 15, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Oh, My Achy-Breaky-Back

Low back pain can be very uncomfortable and may affect your performance at work. Sitting upright i ...

Low back pain can be very uncomfortable and may affect your performance at work. Sitting upright in your chair without occasionally using the back rest will tire your abdominal muscles. When y ...

July 15, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Can You Say “Wrist Rest” 10 Times, Really Fast?

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|Date: July 01, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Can You Say “Wrist Rest” 10 Times, Really Fast?

Use wrist rests sparingly! Any pressure placed on the wrist rest or desk while typing can put a ki ...

Use wrist rests sparingly! Any pressure placed on the wrist rest or desk while typing can put a kink in the carpel tunnels (if you read last week’s ergonomic tip, you know what these are). Use ...

July 01, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Eek, a Mouse!

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|Date: June 24, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Eek, a Mouse!

To prevent wrist discomfort or pain while typing or using a computer mouse, remember to keep your ...

To prevent wrist discomfort or pain while typing or using a computer mouse, remember to keep your wrist as straight as possible. Any bending of the wrist will cause friction through the carpel ...

June 24, 2013
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Keep Your Spine Tuned Up with Body Mechanics

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|Date: June 24, 2013
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Keep Your Spine Tuned Up with Body Mechanics

Body mechanics, biomechanics, proper lifting or safe lifting are all terms that can be used to des ...

Body mechanics, biomechanics, proper lifting or safe lifting are all terms that can be used to describe ways to safely handle materials at work and home. Your body and your spine are designed t ...

June 24, 2013
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Get Fit Tip! Stair Climbing 101

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|Date: June 20, 2013
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Get Fit Tip! Stair Climbing 101

Did you know the Led Zeppelin song “Stairway to Heaven” lasts 8 minutes and 2 seconds? You could increase ...

Did you know the Led Zeppelin song “Stairway to Heaven” lasts 8 minutes and 2 seconds? You could increase your fitness if you started climbing stairs, indoors or out, daily for the duration of that so ...

June 20, 2013
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Health Crisis: Only 1 Out of 4 Americans Participate in Strength Training Programs

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|Date: June 18, 2013
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Health Crisis: Only 1 Out of 4 Americans Participate in Strength Training Programs

We all know that “smoking is bad for you” and “lack of sleep is unhealthy,” but what you may not k ...

We all know that “smoking is bad for you” and “lack of sleep is unhealthy,” but what you may not know is that failure to participate in strength training is also a health hazard. A recent artic ...

June 18, 2013
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Welcome to Fit Flash!

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|Date: June 17, 2013
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Welcome to Fit Flash!

Welcome to Fit Flash, a new blog from the Valley Fitness Center! We will be discussing current fit ...

Welcome to Fit Flash, a new blog from the Valley Fitness Center! We will be discussing current fitness topics and crazes, reviewing fitness equipment, and trying to answer common questions and ...

June 17, 2013
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Should You Consider Genetic Testing for Breast & Ovarian Cancer?

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|Date: May 23, 2013
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Should You Consider Genetic Testing for Breast & Ovarian Cancer?

The recent news about Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo a double mastectomy after hereditary ca ...

The recent news about Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo a double mastectomy after hereditary cancer tests revealed an elevated cancer risk have many women (and some men) asking, “Should I ha ...

May 23, 2013
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Smart Parenting Means Saying No to Sugary Drinks

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|Date: January 11, 2013
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Smart Parenting Means Saying No to Sugary Drinks

Sugary drinks are beverages with added sugars: sodas, energy drinks, sports drinks, sweetened fruit drink ...

Sugary drinks are beverages with added sugars: sodas, energy drinks, sports drinks, sweetened fruit drinks and sweetened coffees or teas. Drinking sugary beverages puts your child at risk for being ob ...

January 11, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Take the Shorcut

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Take the Shorcut

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Oh, My Achy-Breaky-Back

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Oh, My Achy-Breaky-Back

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Can You Say “Wrist Rest” 10 Times, Really Fast?

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Can You Say “Wrist Rest” 10 Times, Really Fast?

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Eek, a Mouse!

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Eek, a Mouse!

Keep Your Spine Tuned Up with Body Mechanics

Keep Your Spine Tuned Up with Body Mechanics

Get Fit Tip! Stair Climbing 101

Get Fit Tip! Stair Climbing 101

Health Crisis: Only 1 Out of 4 Americans Participate in Strength Training Programs

Health Crisis: Only 1 Out of 4 Americans Participate in Strength Training Programs

Welcome to Fit Flash!

Welcome to Fit Flash!

Should You Consider Genetic Testing for Breast & Ovarian Cancer?

Should You Consider Genetic Testing for Breast & Ovarian Cancer?

Smart Parenting Means Saying No to Sugary Drinks

Smart Parenting Means Saying No to Sugary Drinks