Madame Noire recently published an article on how to reduce health risks from sitting for extended periods. Dr. Joseph Horrigan, director of the Soft Tissue Center at DISC, provided his expertise for the piece, advising that people use a laptop in an elevated position to keep it at eye level. Looking down while working on your computer can lead to neck strains, which can cause neck pain and headaches.
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