August 9, 2020

Is Your Home Workstation Hurting You?

SUNDAY, Aug. 9, 2020 -- If you're working from a home office these days, it's important to have an environment that won't injure you, an expert says.

It's good to have a break about every 30 minutes to protect your back, shoulders and arms, said Kermit Davis, an expert in office ergonomics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

July 14, 2020

Your Genes May Affect How You'll Heal If Wounded

MONDAY, June 22, 2020 -- Your genes may have a big impact on bacteria in your wounds and how quickly you heal, new research shows.

The researchers said their findings could help improve wound treatment.

June 29, 2020

Working From Home? Posture, Ergonomics Can Make It Safe

FRIDAY, June 19, 2020 -- If you're working from home because of the coronavirus pandemic and expect to keep doing so, you need to be sure your work station is set up properly, an orthopedic specialist says.

You also need to take regular breaks to move around, according to Terrence McGee, a physical therapist at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.