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Oh my aching.... [fill in blank]. It might be your fingers, wrists, eyes, back, head, shoulders, lungs...or just a nagging feeling that you're spending way too much time at work and away from home and family.

If getting the job done at the office is hampered by health concerns, habits can be developed to enhance your physical and emotional well being. Find out more about occupational health and safety at related sites on the Web - with the spotlight on carpel tunnel syndrome, repetitive stress movement, and other issues that may be making your sick of the office job you're in...

MedlinePlus: Occupational Health - Comprehensive resource for information on back pain, eye safety, occupational asthma, "sick building" syndrome and other health effects on the job for shift workers, office or factory workers.

BBC Health - Health at work - The premier U.K. news organization with a special report on office life and health covering topics such as correct posture, repetitive stress syndrome, carpal tunnel, emotional well being, work-family balance and related issues.

Does Your Office Have "Sick Building" Syndrome? - Overview and brief history of the indoor environmental quality issue, typical symptoms, causes and effects, investigation procedures and where to seek help.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Information Page - Extensive fact sheet on the syndrome including a definition, prognosis and treatment, related organizations and contact info, suggested reading and related resources.

Office Ergonomics Training - Challenging the "sit up straight" tradition in several online chapters touching on correct chair height, alternative keyboards, arm and hand movement, eye strain, and a risk factor checklist.

HealthyComputing - Online tour to avoiding neck, wrist and eye strain, carpel tunnel syndrome treatments, ergonomics for kids, mouse and keyboard buying guides, and additional health advice for PDA, laptop and cell phone users.

Computer Related Health Issues - One-stop browsing for an extensive directory of links on office ergonomics plus related information on proper lighting, posture, workstation design and movement.

also see in Office Life -> Benefits | Office Aerobics

also see in Health -> Eyecare | Fitness | Occupational Health