Many of us spend all day sitting at an office desk, and we know how unhealthy that can potentially be. If you find yourself forgetting to do those important desk exercises or even getting out of your office chair altogether, you'll want to check out the Time Out download from the Mac App Store. Time Out is a free app for your Mac computer that fades out your screen after a specified interval so Read more

Since I'm stuck behind a desk for most of the day, I make sure that I do all sorts of things to keep myself fit from 9-5. From a stash of healthy desk snacks to taking the stairs, it's important to stay on top of the health game when you're at work. Here's an easy way to double down on your health and keep it at an all-time high. Find a small cup — something along the lines of a six-ounce Read more

The Internet seems to occupy a good chunk of my life. As a writer I'm constantly online, whether it be posting stories, doing research, or chatting with colleagues. And on a personal level I have my vices: Facebook, Twitter, and an RSS feed that seems never ending. But in the last month I've been questioning the amount of time I spend online; I'm starting to show slight signs of carpal tunnel Read more

It's easy when you're sitting at a desk all day to forget about keeping your posture in line. You're focused on office duties and the day's stresses, and before you know it you're slouching again. Here's a tip for remembering your posture: wear a tight shirt! It's much more comfortable to sit up straight if you're wearing a tighter shirt; slouch, and your tummy pushes out against the fabric. If Read more

I was surprised to read about the recent study that claims exercising isn't enough if you have major couch potato tendencies during the other hours of your day. I tend to think that if I take the time to hit the gym or participate in other athletic activities, I'm entitled to some couch time. But with this new food for thought, and Fall TV shows around the corner, I need to take a good look at Read more

The workplace, whether it's a desk job or otherwise, isn't always conducive to a healthy lifestyle. You may find yourself snacking on chips and candy out of boredom, eating fast food for a quick lunch, unmotivated to hit the gym after a long work day, tempted by birthday and holiday break-room treats, and spending the majority of your day in a sedentary state. But sometimes taking just a few Read more

Watching television is just one of the many reasons people exercise less and eat more. And with so many great shows on TV, it's an easy routine to get caught up in. I already told you about my friend that jogs in place during commercial breaks to burn calories, but she's upped the ante even more by exercising during entire shows. Like Buzz, my friend enjoys guilty pleasures like the Real Read more

Almost everyone I know works in an office. And as much as we like to believe we get up enough during the day, a lot of us don't. Add to that collapsing on the couch after a really hectic workday, and suddenly you've become a model spokesperson for a sedentary lifestyle. Our ancestors would not be proud. While hitting the gym for an hour each day is a good thing, it's not enough — humans were Read more