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If you spend any amount of time sitting down, whether it be on a long commute, at an office chair, or even in a classroom, you know that the comfort and ergonomics of your seat can have a huge impact on how much work you can get done.  Whenever you find yourself sitting for long periods of time, it is very easy to find yourself in an uncomfortable sitting posture, and this is especially true when your chair is not designed to keep you in the optimal sitting position.   For anyone who struggles with lower back pain as a result...

Growing evidence suggests that poor sleep is linked to a host of health problems, including a higher risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Now, a recent study on people in midlife finds that having a combination of sleep problems — such as trouble falling asleep, waking up in the wee hours, or sleeping less than six hours a night — may nearly triple a person’s risk of heart disease.  "These new findings highlight the importance of getting sufficient sleep," says sleep specialist Dr. Lawrence Epstein, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. Many things can contribute to a...

When it comes to sleep quality, the first thing we think about is the mattress, quilt, and the pillow is always the one to be ignored. But the pillow is the intimate companion that you fall asleep with every night. If you’re experiencing any of the health issues described in this post, maybe it’s time for an upgrade. 1、Achy Shoulders or Neck The size of your pillow should provide the best angle to cradle your neck and head comfortably. Too thick or too flat, the pillow might be forcing your head into unnatural positions.  The thickness of your pillow depends...

It is generally believed that a pillow is a filler used by people to sleep comfortably. From the perspective of modern medical research, the human spine is a straight line from the front, but it has four physiological curves from the side. In order to protect the normal physiological curvature of the neck and maintain normal physiological activities during sleep, pillows must be used during sleep. The quality of sleep directly affects a person's mental state and health. If you are in a poor sleep posture for a long time, your cervical vertebra will remain tight all the time, which...

Why you feel neck pain? If there is no problem with your cervical spine, the reason for neck pain is first to hold an uncomfortable position for a long time, such as sitting in front of the computer for a long time, and the cervical spine does not relax naturally when sleeping. For adults, 7 to 9 hours of sleeping will be fine, it means, one-third of life is spent in bed for sleeping. Normally we feel relaxed after sleeping, but some times may feel neck and shoulder pain when weak up in the morning. It means that at the time of sleep, your cervical spine...