Ergonomics: Adjust Your Chair

If you sit much of the day, your chair is your main support. A well-adjusted chair improves your circulation. It also helps prevent backaches and fatigue.

Ergonomics: Lighting Your Work Area

Glare is the reflection off your screen that makes it hard to see the screen clearly. Glare can be caused by sunlight on your screen. Or it may be caused by indoor light, such as overhead and task lamps. Simple changes can help reduce glare and strain on your eyes. Adjusting your screen's contrast and brightness can also improve viewing comfort.

Ergonomics: Your Work Area

Is your workstation arranged so you can work efficiently? That means having your monitor, keyboard, mouse, and workstation tools - such as your telephone and document holder - well placed. When they are, you'll feel better and most likely get more done.

Pneumothorax (Collapsed Lung)

A pneumothorax occurs when air fills the space between your lung and chest wall. This can cause all or part of your lung to collapse. The main cause of a pneumothorax is an injury to the chest cavity that punctures the lungs.

Whooping Cough (Pertussis) and Your Child

Whooping cough is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract. It can be very serious. Read on to learn how to know when to get medical care for your child.

Venous Angioplasty and Stenting

Venous angioplasty is a procedure that treats blocked or narrowed veins. Sometimes a metal mesh tube or stent is put inside the vein to hold it open.

Venography

Venography is a procedure that makes X-ray studies of the veins. It shows how blood flows in your veins.

Having Bowel Surgery: Ileoanal Pouch

This surgery is done to treat diseases of the digestive tract. It takes out all of the large intestine. When healed, bowel movements still occur through the anus.