Preventing and Treating Burnout Syndrome
Strategies for preventing and treating Burnout Syndrome are needed now more than ever. With the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. five days a week being the norm, most…
Computer Vision Syndrome: COVID and the Rise of Eyestrain
If you work on a computer, chances are you’ve experienced at least one symptom of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) and most of your colleagues have, too. Eyestrain has been on…
Improper home workstation setup can lead to painful results.
Home Office Ergonomics After Two Years of WFH: A Report Card
Home office ergonomics was the last thing on most people’s minds when they packed up their workstations at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Workers pulled up…
A nutrient packed diet will help you maximize your cognition, manage stress and anxiety, and improve focus and overall productivity.
Is the Latest Canada Food Guide Effective? An Opportunity for Employees
It’s been three years since the latest Canada Food Guide came out. We gave it a positive review at the time and still hold that its content is solid. But,…
Musculoskeletal Disorders and Surgeons
Due to the nature of their jobs, surgeons experience a very high rate of musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs. Unfortunately, surgeons’ MSDs often go unreported and they are unsure how to…
Why we Need Physicians to be Wellness Champions
I would like to build a challenge for physicians to be wellness champions for us – and for themselves. We were already facing a health crisis before COVID-19: rising inactivity,…
Dynamic Warmups in Industrial Worksites: Why You Need Them, How to do it
Dynamic warmups play a crucial role in industrial work settings, and the benefits aren’t just physical. In fact, limbering your muscles up carries a host of cognitive, social, and safety…
How Bad Is Working From Home Making Your Tech Neck?
Tech neck is becoming more prominent as laptops emerge as our weapon of choice and smartphones blur the line between home and work. In the past couple years, the number…
Home Office Hacks: Working Remotely During COVID-19
Many people thrive while working remotely. Only most of them didn’t have to set up a home office overnight and start working remotely at the same time as their spouse…
Ergonomic Bike Setup: Getting the Most Out of Your Ride
After a long winter, most people wheel their bike out of storage, pump up the tires, oil the chain, and start pedaling. Spending only a few extra minutes on an…
