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Millions of people point and click all day at work, and many of them suffer from hand and wrist pain, strains, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Choosing the right pointing device and using it correctly can help you avoid these issues and keep your creativity and productivity flowing.

Warning: sitting for long periods may result in injury or death. But you’re probably not going to stop sitting, so if you must use a chair, you should at least do all you can to protect your body. One easy and affordable way is by using an ergonomic seat cushion—read on so we can convince you and show you the options.

Comhar All-in-one Standing desk presented by FlexiSpot has currently made a big splash on social media due to the fact of its full-featured yet classic design. However, there's a wide dicussion about how it resembles the Tresanti 47” Adjustable Desk sold by Costco. Therefore, a thorough comparison between two of them is disclosed in article as requsted. 

Many height adjustable desks may be in the same price category but there is always one design that will appear superior to the other. The only way to find out is to do thorough testing so that the results will come out fair and square.

In this article, we will tackle a review of the IKEA Bekant and the FlexiSpot EC4. Both are electronically operated desks that are priced around $399 each. They almost have the same features but as you go along the article, you will notice that one design is better for the same price. We will let the outcomes speak for themselves!

So, which is which?

There will be seven main points that will ultimately lead to the question: Which is better? We will let you decide on that one. Our job is to simply compare the two items but do note that we are an office furniture manufacturer and we do sell some of the products we review.

First factor: Hand controls and presets

For its price, the FlexiSpot EC4 has an LED design and a control panel that stores three height preference presets. If you can’t be bothered to push more buttons to adjust your table’s setting, you might find this feature useful. It also has a sit-stand reminder timer so you will remember to shift working positions now and then.

Meanwhile, the IKEA Berkant only has a hand control but is only limited to up-down buttons. It has no digital display nor presets either. This desk type is for those who like simple controls.

Second factor: Stability

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Whether you are studying at University, working in an office or working from home via technology one thing is certain you are spending a majority of the work day in some type of chair. Whether the chair is an office chair, desk chair, gaming chair, accent chair, bean bag chair, papasan chair, massage chair, ergonomic chair or egg chair their sole purpose is to provide a chair for which to sit.

While this is true, it is imperative to understand that sometimes a chair is not just a chair. Each chair is not created equal. Short term comfort cannot replace the effects associated with long term pain. This is why it is so important to create a workspace that is ergonomically correct to prevent these preventable symptoms.

By the end of that work day, if you don’t have the appropriate lumbar support you may notice that you are suffering from low back pain, neck pain and/or headaches. It is essential that you have the appropriate lumbar support with your office chair to ensure that your posture is correct. Having the appropriate posture helps alleviate that unwanted pain.

Ergonomists are specialists who conduct research on the study of Ergonomics. Proper ergonomics are essential to creating a workspace that will protect your health.

What is Ergonomics ?

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill defines ergonomics as the following, “Ergonomics can roughly be defined as the study of people in their working environment. More specifically, an ergonomist designs or modifies the work to fit the worker, not the other way around. The goal is to eliminate discomfort and risk of injury due to work. In other words, the employee is our first priority in analyzing a workstation” ( UNC-CH, 2020).

Ergonomics means creating a workspace environment around the individual, not the other way around. It provides a workspace uniquely created to you for which your individual physiology is taken into consideration

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You will always remember that first day that your child came home with homework, or maybe that memory is replaced with the time when your child made a fuss over homework. Whichever homework memory you’re thinking of, it probably made you realize that your kid(s) need a working space.

Look at it this way; that’s if you’re not convinced yet, every working adult has a workspace, whether it be a home office or at your workplace. Therefore, children also need a study desk for their books, projects, and homework.

Child experts have emphasized the importance of a study area for your child and how it can encourage interest in school work for kids. Young kids will revel in the idea of having their study corner that they can imagine is their office just like their parents might have.

The dedicated learning area for your child can even be a nice desk and chair set that you have in their room. It will help them be able to separate playtime and study time much easier. Let’s explore some other reasons why having a study desk for your children is important:

• There are less distractions

Distractions are inevitable, even if you tuck yourself in a quiet corner. For kids, anything can serve as a distraction as their young minds are trying to satisfy their curiosity. Having a study desk for your child can help them focus on their studies better and longer than they would if working on a sofa, dining area, or sitting on the floor.

• Cultivates good study habits

A study desk can help children cultivate good study habits like sitting upright and sitting in the best posture. While lying down or sitting cross-legged on a sofa might be comfortable, it is easy to get tired fast and lose concentration from adjusting sitting positions to find one that is comfortable.

• Overall healthier and more comfortable

Many studies have been c

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The pandemic has upended the world and the field of education is no exception. Students and teachers find themselves in uncharted territory. Virtual classrooms have replaced traditional in-person interactions. Online classes and remote study have become the norm rather than the exception. In this scenario, keeping yourself productiveand focusing on learning can be quite challenging. However, mastering some key skills such as time management and creating a conducive environment at home can help you stay motivated.

Challenges of online Learning

Easy access to technology and the Internet have to some extent made the transition to online learning smoother than expected. However, there still remain quite a few challenges that can keep you from optimal productivity.

• Not everyone knows the ins and outs of operating a computer. With live online classes being the norm, it’s possible that you are unable to resolve every technical glitch on your own and this can slow you down.

• Lack of a quiet and proper space to study and complete coursework or the inability to attend an online class in solitude can prove yet another deterrent, largely effecting on the study effectiveness.

• Sitting for long hours can lead to physical discomfort in the form of back and neck pain. Poor posture and lack of ergonomic furniture can add to your woes. Looking at a computer for long hours can have an adverse impact on your eyes. It can also wreak havoc on your sleep patterns and mental well-being.

• There are likely to be way more distractions at home than in a classroom. This can m

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Being a kid and learning these days can be a bit rough. Currently, with the global pandemic of Coronavirus, most children are participating in their schooling at home. Children are doing so via Zoom or the aid of their parents. The current situation has also caused some concern between parents, as well as the current frustrations they have with the school boards. As the global pandemic continues, many people are continuing to adjust to make sure their children get the best education they can.

This unfortunate situation has made it where children are spending most of their time studying and doing classwork online for several more hours than they used to. Much like anyone who works in an office can tell you, this potentially can put a strain on your physically and mentally.

With this being the current norm of schooling, most kids are using their parent’s home office desks or even kitchen tables to do their school work. Sitting in a make-shift classroom for hours on end can be very uncomfortable. This can cause some issues when it comes to their growth and posture throughout the years. There are quite a few cons when it comes to your child sitting at your home office desk during class time. Certain problems could occur, such as:

• Potential heart disease in later years
• Diabetes
• Prolonged sitting leading to childhood obesity
• Liver disease
• Metabolic syndrome

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If your workweek triggers feelings of overwhelming stress, anxiety, or sadness, then you may be a victim of Monday Syndrome. Although it's not a clinical term, Monday Syndrome refers to a noticeable lack of motivation or passion when returning to work after the weekend.

Other signs of Monday Syndrome may include feelings such as:

• Dizziness
• Extreme fatigue
• Abdominal distension
• Body aches
• Loss of appetite
• Inability to focus

If you've experienced any of the emotions mentioned above, along with the idea that work sucks but it's unavoidable, you've likely been a victim of Monday Syndrome at least once in your life.

If you're an employer, you may have felt that way yourself, and you've most likely seen it in your employees too!

That being said, it's well-known that Monday Syndrome isn't something that only harms the person experiencing it. Studies in neurology and psychology show that negative energy can have a harmful impact on everyone's psychology.

When that happens, everyone is more pessimistic, less motivated, and less creative. However, there's no need for it to be that way!

Ways To Beat The Monday Syndrome

The following strategies can help you out on Monday mornings when you're feeling tense, sluggish, or completely overwhelmed.

Get Ready for Monday on Friday

One of the ways to keep from having a feeling of overwhelm when Monday morning arrives is to ensure that any pressing tasks that stress you out are taken care of by the end of Friday. If there are tasks you loathe doing and you can finish them before the weekend, it's less likely that you'll have to do them when the new week begins.

Get Enough Sleep On Sunday

When going back to work on Mondays, a great way to feel refreshed with the

Providing the best education for your child is every parent’s dream. When selecting the schools, every parent pays attention to the school system, the amenities available, the type of teachers, and most importantly, the desks they will be sitting on. Comfort is essential and directly affects how the child can grasp things in class or at home.

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We live in a society today that has accepted the sedentary lifestyle as normal. A sedentary behavior is defined as, “any activity involving sitting, reclining, or lying down that has a very low energy expenditure” (Falck, 2018). This sedentary behavior creates an unhealthy lifestyle that may result in unwanted medical conditions such as: obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and even death (Falck, 2018). While some careers do require sitting for extended periods of time, there are ways to combat these negative effects associated with these sedentary behaviors.

What is Ergonomics?

Ergonomics are extremely important in creating a workspace environment that promotes health and wellness long term. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, ergonomics is defined as, “the scientific study of people and their working conditions, especially done in order to improve effectiveness” (Cambridge Dictionary, 2021). The Cambridge Dictionary expands the definition of ergonomics as, “the study of the design of furniture or equipment and the way this affects people’s ability to work effectively” (Cambridge Dictionary, 2021).

The study of ergonomics incorporates the natural physiology of the individual and creates an environment which promotes proper body mechanics. Maintaining proper posture promotes spinal health.

There are many ways in which you can create an ergonomically correct workspace.

1. Make sure you choose a chair that supports the spine’s natural physiological curves.

Having a chair that has appropriate lumbar support can be tremendously beneficial to overall spinal health.

• The height of the chair is very important. Adjusting the height of the chair so that your feet are firmly placed on the ground is essential. If your chair’s height does not adjust to the appropriate height you may require a footrest.
• The placement of your desk is very important to mai

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