HEALTH & WELLNESS
SPEC IA L SECTION
• Eat a balanced diet to get the proper
nutrients your teeth and gums need
to stay strong.
• Drink lots of water!
• Quit smoking; it is one of the most
significant risk factors in developing
gum disease.
• Replace your toothbrush every three
months.
NO BONES ABOUT IT
Is your job a pain in the neck? If you
work in a sedentary environment, your
response is probably yes. Musculoskeletal
pain is caused by excessive sitting
throughout the day, leading to slouching,
hunching over, and muscles in your body
going without use for hours. Studies are
finding that although a regular workout
routine helps, it won’t combat the constant
weight on your rump. Although some
offices are moving toward healthier
options, such as convertible, stand up/
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sit down desks, or treadmill desks (if you
have the skill to think and walk at the same
time), most of us have to face our chairs
every day. What a pain!
There are ways to prevent the negative
effects, such as stiffness and poor
circulation, of constant sitting.
• Get up and move! If you find yourself
sitting for extended periods of time,
you need to break the habit. Schedule
an alarm for every 30 minutes to get
up and take a lap around your office.
Manage your time effectively by going
to pick up your paper from the printer
or grabbing a glass of water. Even
better? Visit a co-worker to talk about
a project instead of sending an email.
• Establish proper sitting habits. Keep
your back straight, feet at 90 degrees,
and eyes level with the top of your
computer screen. Make sure your
shoulders aren’t hunched when
resting your elbows on your desk to
type.
• Stretch in place. Adding stretching
to your daily routine is beneficial for