5 Ergonomic Office Products That Can Improve Your Health

Office work isn’t generally an action-packed thrill ride, but it takes a toll on your body nonetheless. You can hardly turn on the news anymore without seeing another study detailing the negative effects of sitting down and doing repetitive tasks all day.

Thankfully, the makers of some office products feel our pain and have decided to do something about it. They make everyday office items that work with our bodies rather than against them. In some cases this takes a radical redesign. In others, it only takes a few minor tweaks to make the products more comfortable and healthy to use.

If your desk job is causing you discomfort, it’s time to reassess the items you use and find better ones.

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1. Keyboard

Most ergonomic keyboards are a single, non-adjustable hunk of plastic. That’s fine if they just so happen to be made in the exact proportions that fit your body type — but they’re probably not. This keyboard from Kinesis doesn’t assume it knows your body better than you do. It’s a two-piece keyboard whose halves you can position in whatever way feels best. As a bonus, it’s quiet, low-slung, flat, and it feels great to type on. Buy one here.

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2. Mouse

From carpal tunnel syndrome to muscle and joint pain, the risks of using a poorly designed mouse are legion. If you’ve experienced these issues, or worry that you might be heading down a path that leads to surgery, you’ll definitely want to take a look at this Logitech wireless trackball mouse.

It’s sculpted to fit perfectly in your hand, and thanks to the intuitive trackball, you don’t need to move your arm to move your cursor. It has no cord to clutter your desk, and a single AA battery can power it for 18 months. But the biggest advantage is that it gives you full mouse control without the repetitive stress of using a standard mouse. Buy one here— your arm will thank you.

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3. Desk chair

The vast majority of desk chairs are doing our spines and posture loads of harm. These charis make us slouch, slump, and bend our bodies into unnatural positions for eight or more hours per day.Boss Ergonomic Kneeling Stool solves that problem. It’s designed to give you support where you need it, but to let your body do the rest. Using this kneeling stool, you’ll find that it’s easy and natural to keep your back straight and your posture strong. Let’s stop slouching and start giving good posture a chance. Buy one here.

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4. Standing desk

Even better for your posture and overall health is to do more standing throughout the day. This standing desk from Stand Steady helps you do just that. It’s sturdy enough to hold nearly anything you’d want to set on top of it, from a laptop to a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Its height is easily adjustable, which means you can always customize it so it’s comfortable for you. It also comes in three colors, so you can get one that matches the rest of your office furniture. Buy a standing desk here.

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5. Floor mat

If you’re going to spend a portion of your day standing at your desk, you’ll want a floor mat to help ease the pressure on your feet. This anti-fatigue mat from Rhino fits the bill perfectly. It’s thick and sturdy thanks to an exclusive two-layer design, so it provides the support and softness you’ll need to work while standing. Not only does it offer comfort for your feet, but it also protects your floor from wear and tear. Get yours here.

Do These 2 Stacked Supplements Really Boost Muscle Growth 600%? -- Should They Be Banned?

BY JAMES DIXON

Staff reporter James Dixon investigates a new muscle solution that is quickly gaining popularity among Hollywood trainers and their clientele.

(MWH) - For the past few months our readers have been going crazy over two new products that are helping men lose fat and get ripped in less than a month.

These products are clinically proven to flush out the toxins in your body, melt away body fat and pack on tons of muscle. It's a deadly combo for getting insanely ripped. In this article, we'll tell you exactly why these products work and why they warrant a special report.

We know that putting on muscle often feels like an impossible challenge. At Men's World Health, we've evaluated numerous fad muscle programs and it seems like everything is expensive and nothing really works. The reason why most programs fail is because they impose unrealistic restrictions on your daily life. Some tell you to eat tons of protein while others emphasize the importance of carbohydrates. In either case, you have to make drastic changes to your regular diet. In this special report, we take an in-depth look at a new and promising trend that we think is easy to use and yields real results.

Trainers call this new supplement stack "nature's steroid alternatives" which let you build muscle while you burn fat...

The product we're talking about is Elite Test 360. You may have seen this supplement on various online publicity spots as the completely safe and powerful "secret" used by celebrities and body builders around the world. Today, we are leaking their secret and teaching you how to get muscular celebrity bodies for free. In this special report, you'll learn about these two promising new products, Elite Test 360 and Ultimate Muscle Black Edition.

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FITNESS ELITE USE MUSCLE SUPPLEMENTS LIKE ELITE TEST 360AND ULTIMATE MUSCLE BLACK EDITION TO LOSE EXCESS BODY FAT WHILE GAINING ACTION STAR MUSCLE.

Elite Test 360's high anti-oxidant content and powerful strength gaining properties make it a muscle-building machine. If you're feeling skeptical right now, you're not alone. When we first learned about this fat-burning/muscle-building combo our fad radar went off right away.

Despite our doubts about Elite Test 360, the countless success stories reported worldwide made us take a second look at this trend. What particularly interested us was the fact that these people saw results without having to significantly change their lifestyles or eating habits. Combine Elite Test 360 with Ultimate Muscle Black Edition and you've created an automatic muscle building machine.

Jack Evans from Los Angeles reported that he lost 4 kgs fat and gained 10gks of muscle in just 5 weeks using only the Elite Test 360 and Ultimate Muscle Black Edition muscle building stack.
On his blog he wrote:

"I couldn't believe how easy it was. I didn't have to change my diet or my daily routine at all. I just took two pills a day and the fat melted off like butter and I literally got shredded. I now have muscles that I didn't even know existed. I even have a 6-pack now, which is the best part. The girls love it"

At Men's World Health, we decided to try the Elite Test 360 and Ultimate Muscle Black Edition diet for ourselves. For the test, I wanted to be the guinea pig because I was training to be in a fitness competition and needed to slim down and gain many Kgs of muscle. To try out the Elite Test 360 and Ultimate Muscle Black Edition diet I decided to get a free trial of Elite Test 360. Although there are many muscle supplement offers available, I chose this site because they are one of the most credible and trustworthy suppliers on the market. While most products use lower concentrations of the strength gaining extract, this supplier has one of the concentrated and purest products on the market. Everyone at Men's World Health agreed that this product would give me the best results for my test.

The free trial bottle of Elite Test 360 was delivered in a few days from ordering and with surprisingly inexpensive shipping. Elite Test 360 is one of the most concentrated and purest muscle building products on the market. It was our shared opinion that this would give me the most accurate results for my test.

Elite Test 360 Has been clinically proven to:

Although we were pretty skeptical, we wanted to find out for ourselves if the supplements could do everything it claimed. Most of the success stories we heard about combined Elite Test 360 with an additional amino acid supplement to achieve maximum muscle goals. The idea is that Elite Test 360 will help you lose most of the weight and gain energy while the amino acid supplement will take off the hard to lose fat and allow your body to burn calories more efficiently. After further research, we chose to test Ultimate Muscle Black Edition as our secondary supplement.

Ultimate Muscle Black Edition Has been clinically proven to:

Both Elite Test 360 and Ultimate Muscle Black Edition arrived within 4 days of having placed my order online for the free trials and were inexpensive to ship. To test out the product, I took one Elite Test 360 pill every morning and one Ultimate Muscle Black Edition pill every evening for 4 weeks.

1. Take one Elite Test 360 pill per day (in the morning)
2. Take one Ultimate Muscle Black Edition pill per day (in the evening)

THESE WERE MY RESULTS - 8 KGS OF MUSCLE IN JUST 1 MONTH:

WEEK 1:

After 1 week on the new routine, I was surprised by how fast and dramatic the effects were. My energy level was up and I wasn't as hungry as I usually was. This is a welcomed side effect of Elite Test 360 and its power to curb appetite. I honestly felt fantastic and best of all, I didn't have to change anything about my daily routine.

On Day 7, I got on the scale (this new digital scale that measures fat and muscle composition) and couldn't believe my eyes--I had gained 1.5 kgs in muscle mass. But still I wasn't completely convinced. They say that in the beginning of some muscle programs, you lose a lot of water weight and gain a lot of muscle. I wanted to see if I would still gain this much muscle in the upcoming weeks. But it sure was looking up! I now weighed under 96 kgs for the first time in years!

WEEK 2:

After 2 weeks of using both supplements I had more energy and was sleeping more soundly than ever. I wasn't waking up in the middle of the night or tossing and turning because my body was able to relax (a result of the supplements' detoxifying properties, I think). I also managed to lose another 3.5 kgs of fat, putting me at an unbelievable 75 kgs in just 2 weeks. I could also feel a 6-pack coming through, which my girlfriend loved. Hell yeah!

At this point I started to put more faith in these muscle products as more than just a gimmick.

WEEK 3:

After 3 weeks, all my doubts and skepticisms had vanished! I had gained 8.2 kgs of pure muscle and had lost 4 kgs of fat. All the fat on the sides of my stomach were completely gone. My stomach was so defined I finally had a 6-pack! These products are just amazing. I lost a ton of fat and the muscle gains are UNREAL.

I still had a lot of energy as well. Usually around the third week of other diets you tend to run out of steam. But with Elite Test 360 and Ultimate Muscle Black Edition my energy levels didn't dip. Instead, they remained steady throughout the day! I even noticed that my stomach was digesting food better, no bloating or embarrassing gas after I ate.

WEEK 4:

After the fourth week, I was completely shocked by my final results. I gained an unbelievable 8.2 kgs of muscle mass since starting the Elite Test 360 andUltimate Muscle Black Edition routine! Everyone at Men's World Health wants to try the diet now. In week 4 I lost 3.5 more kgs of fat on top of the 8.2 kgs of muscle I had gained. I was ready and confident for the fitness competition. I am definitely going to continue taking Elite Test 360 because it produces consistent, amazing results and has so many other muscle building compounds which help with muscle memory and maintaining mass.

"I couldn't be any happier with the results. I gained 8.5 kgs of muscle in 4 weeks . No Special Diet, No Intense Exercise."

In conclusion, if you want to lose fat and gain muscle mass but are doubtful about the effects of this routine, you need to try it for yourself. From my own experiment for Men's World Health, we can tell you that the results are real. We at Men's World Health had our own doubts initially, but we were quickly turned into believers. After conducting our own studies, we are also pleased to see that people are really finding success with this diet.

You can reach your weight loss goals with the Elite Test 360 and Ultimate Muscle Black Edition combo diet.

IMPORTANT: *We have tested both products together, so It is important that you use Step 1 and Step 2 in this method to achieve similar results.

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New 1,080-calorie burger comes topped with hot dogs, chips

Carl’s Jr. began selling a 1,080-calorie burger Wednesday that it hopes appeals to Americans’ patriotic spirit, along with their appetites.

The Most American Thickburger features a beef patty topped with hot dogs and a layer of potato chips, combining three Fourth of July barbecue staples in a creation aimed squarely at the fast-food chain’s core customers: “young, hungry guys.”

“People love these big, juicy, indulgent burgers,” said Andy Puzder, the chief executive officer of closely held CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and its companion chain Hardee’s. “We know who we are and we know how to appeal to our customers.”

The idea for the burger has been percolating inside the Carpinteria, California-based company for almost five years, Puzder said. The chain toyed with including french fries on the burger, but found they wouldn’t hold up against the moisture inside the sandwich. They got too soggy. The same was true of regular potato chips, so Carl’s Jr. settled on kettle-cooked chips that are a bit hardier.

chips, so Carl’s Jr. settled on kettle-cooked chips that are a bit hardier.

The fast-food chain, which is controlled by the private- equity firm Roark Capital, has about 3,500 restaurants worldwide, including approximately 2,900 in the U.S.

Hot-Tub Ad

As part of its strategy of going after 18- to 34-year-old men, the company’s ads feature scantily clad models and actresses, including Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian and Charlotte McKinney. The new commercials for the American burger star Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Samantha Hoopes, who appears in a hot tub wearing an American flag bikini.

“It really emphasizes the all-American nature of this burger and the taste sensation when you bit into it,” Puzder said.

The 64-year-old CEO said he has killed previous ads that he found too suggestive. He also shows each one to his wife before giving the greenlight. The commercials generate some complaints, but the attention -- whether good or bad -- ultimately helps the brand, Puzder said.

“Beautiful women eating burgers and washing cars -- what could be more American than that? I’m OK with it,” he said. “We don’t want to offend anyone, but the complaints seem to drive sales.”

‘Petting Zoo’

In the spirit of all publicity being good publicity, the Carl’s Jr. Twitter account promoted a video clip of comedian Jimmy Kimmel saying the burger was “like eating a petting zoo.” Kimmel then showed a mock Carl’s Jr. commercial ending with the tagline, “It’s time to die.”

Carl’s Jr.’s best performing restaurant over the last two years is in Williston, North Dakota, where sales topped $4 million in 2014, almost four times the national average. Puzder attributed the performance to the male workers who have swarmed North Dakota looking for jobs in the oil and gas industry.

And what about health concerns? With Chipotle promoting natural ingredients and McDonald’s dabbling with kale, Americans are probably more focused on nutrition than ever before. The Carl’s Jr. burger has about half the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s daily recommendation for calories. Do diners really want a burger topped with chips and hot dogs that packs 64 grams of fat?

Yes, Puzder said. Carl’s Jr. offers turkey burgers and has an all-natural patty made with beef raised without antibiotics, but those items don’t sell as well as the more indulgent burgers.

“I’m not the food police,” Puzder said. “My job isn’t to dictate to people what to eat. My job is to figure out what people want and sell it to them.”

Pregnancy Week 15 : Everything You Need To Know

Another week has passed as you get ever closer to the big day when you finally get to meet your baby. The first fourteen weeks of your pregnancy have brought about a lot of changes in you and in your baby but those changes aren’t done just yet. Pregnancy week fifteen if filled with all sorts of new things to experience. Your baby is getting bigger and so are you but there’s still a lot left to take place before your baby is ready to greet the world. Let’s take a look at what you can expect from pregnancy week fifteen.

WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY?

Pregnancy week fifteen can be a pretty exciting time for soon-to-be-Mom’s thanks to the fact that week fifteen can offer you the first chance to find out whether you’re going to have a son or daughter. Whether or not you choose to do so is up to you (we’ll talk a bit more about that decision in the next section) but just knowing that the option may be there is enough to get many mothers very excited. What this basically means is that for the first time in your pregnancy, your baby’s external genitals should now be visible via ultrasound. Keep in mind though, all babies develop differently. Some women may have to wait another week or two before it is possible to find out the gender of the baby. The delay doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with the baby or that you’ve done something wrong during your pregnancy. All it really means is that your baby just wants to keep you guessing a little while longer.

In weeks passed, we’ve talked a lot about what changes you would see from week to week if you were able to look through a window in your belly and see your baby. To be honest, you probably wouldn’t see a whole lot in the way of changes between pregnancy week fourteen and pregnancy week fifteen. That doesn’t mean everything is exactly the same though. Your baby is now almost four inches long and weighs as much as three ounces. Your baby’s fingers now have fully formed fingernails on the tips and their tiny joints are now able to bend which means their tiny arms and legs are now able to move.

Speaking of your baby’s tiny arms and legs, if you could see inside your belly, you’d notice some pretty significant changes with those arms and legs. Your baby’s legs have been trailing behind the arms when it comes to growth but that is starting to change with the legs not only catching up to the arms but beginning to surpass them in length.

Inside your baby, big things are taking place as well. By pregnancy week fifteen, your baby will start being able to sense light through its still closed eyelids. The air sacs in your baby’s lungs are also starting to develop, ensuring your baby will have fully functioning lungs when it is born. Right now your baby is still drawing amniotic fluid through its nose and upper respiratory tract which aids the development of those air sacs. It sounds a little weird considering we’re used to thinking of lungs processing air but this is how it all started for each and every one of us. Finally, inside your baby’s mouth, the taste buds on its tiny tongue are starting to crop up even though Baby probably doesn’t taste a whole lot just yet.

HOW YOU’RE FEELING

By pregnancy week fifteen, you’ve probably started noticing your pants are fitting a little more snuggly and there is an extra five or ten pounds when you step on the scale. While your baby is still very small, your uterus is expanding and you’re eating more to keep baby healthy (and probably to satisfy your pregnancy cravings) so this is really to be expected. The extra weight isn’t a huge issue for most pregnant woman as no one gets pregnant not knowing they’ll gain weight, but some of the other pregnancy week fifteen symptoms you may start experiencing can be a bit of a different story.

The mucus membranes in your nose will start swelling at this point in your pregnancy which means you may start feeling congested, almost as if you have a cold. This can be irritating but far from the most troublesome symptom some women experience. There is more blood in your body now – necessary to support your baby’s growth and development – and the blood vessels in your nose are starting to expand. For some women, these two things combine to cause pregnancy nose bleeds. Pregnancy nose bleeds aren’t as common as some of the other pregnancy week fifteen symptoms we’re going to talk about, but they’re important symptoms to talk about. The reason for that is simple. If you do happen to be one of the women who experiences them, you are likely to be incredibly concerned about the fact that your nose seems to be bleeding for no reason. Don’t worry. It’s a lot more common than some would have you believe and for some women, they’re just a normal part of pregnancy.

The dreaded “pregnancy mask” may also start appearing for woman around week fifteen. The pregnancy mask is also a moderately uncommon pregnancy symptom but it is another one that is just a normal part of pregnancy for some women. It’s also worth pointing out some women won’t experience it with their first pregnancy but will experience it with the next. Some women will find they’re the exact opposite. They will have the pregnancy mask with their first pregnancy but not their second. Others still will experience it with every pregnancy while some won’t experience it at all. The pregnancy mask, or “mask of pregnancy”, is caused by the hormonal increases in your body and basically it is just a patch of skin on your face that is noticeably darker than the other skin on your face. The severity of the discoloration will also vary from woman to woman with some experiencing one patch, other experiencing multiple patches while others will experience it all over their face. Generally speaking, the dark patches can be covered up with makeup and will disappear after the baby is born.

Now, let’s talk about what you might be experiencing emotionally. While some women will enter week fifteen already knowing whether or not they want to know the sex of their baby, others will still be debating the subject. Don’t rush yourself. You don’t have to decide right then and there. If you’re undecided, it is always better to wait. Once you know, there’s no turning back. Don’t stress yourself out about it too much. It’s normal to feel uncertain. You’ll decide when you decide. It’s important though that you don’t try to force your partner into making the same choice you make as long as you also make sure your partner is willing to respect your decision. It can be tough but it’s the best way to ensure you’re both happy.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BE FOCUSING ON

This week you should be focusing on the same things you’ve been focusing on over the last few weeks – staying comfortable, staying relaxed, making announcements and making appointments with your doctor. You’re also going to want to start seriously thinking about maternity clothes if you haven’t done so already. You’re going to need them before you know it.

How to Reduce Belly Fat to Look and Feel Good

Men may dream of having rock hard abs, and women want to show off a flat stomach, especially after having a baby. The sad truth is that many of us store fat around the middle, giving us the dreaded belly fat. Fortunately, there are some things that we can do to get rid of unwanted weight and tone the area for a better appearance and for better health. Diet, exercise and stress reduction can have a positive effect on reducing belly fat for a flatter stomach and reduced risk of disease.

Why Belly Fat is Bad for You

Not only is belly fat unsightly, but it can also have serious health consequences. Belly fat is not just limited to an extra layer just underneath the skin, called subcutaneous fat. The problem really arises when belly fat includes visceral fat, which is deeper inside the abdomen around your internal organs. Visceral belly fat has been lined to severe health concerns like a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer. Studies also show that belly fat cells also release chemicals that promote inflammation. Some people have a genetic predisposition to carry around excess weight in the waistline, giving them an “apple” shape as opposed to a “pear” shape that distributes weight around the hips.

Healthy Eating to Reduce Belly Fat

There are some specific foods that are thought to help you on your way to reducing belly fat. There is nothing exotic about these foods, and they can be incorporated into an overall health regime.

• Fruit and Veggies

Increasing your intake of fresh fruit and vegetables is an easy way to encourage belly fat reduction. Fruit and vegetables contain fiber and nutrients and are naturally low in calories and fat, especially dark leafy green vegetables. Use them as snack foods instead of reaching for a sugary treat.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a whole grain that can help you shave inches off your waistline. It is low in calories and fat, and high in nutrients. The fiber helps you feel full longer to prevent overeating, and the complex carbs energize your body.

• Walnuts

A one or two ounce serving of walnuts is thought to reduce belly ad decrease the risk of chronic heart disease. They are low in “bad” cholesterol and provide monounsaturated fat, the healthy fat. Walnuts also promote weight reduction.

• Low Fat Dairy Products

Eating low fat dairy products like cheese and milk provides the protein and calcium that build muscle and encourages your body to burn calories. The recommended daily amount is three cups to help reduce your waistline.

Add Exercise to your Daily Routine

Moderate exercise for about a half hour most days is recommended to maintain good health, and it studies show it can also reduce belly fat. Aerobic exercise, strength training and pleasurable physical activities all count.

• Aerobic Exercise: Walking briskly or jogging for around 30 minutes daily can be effective in reducing belly fat. Other aerobic exercises like bicycle riding, swimming and dancing can have the same effect.
• Working Out: Exercises targeted toward the abdominal area can reduce belly fat. Try leg raises, side bends and crunches.

• Strength Training: Tighten the belly muscles as you lose belly fat with strength training exercises. Pelvic lifts, squats, sit ups and lunges a couple of times a week can help.

New Research – Garcinia Cambogia

Dr. Oz, the popular TV doctor who is a health guru, featured a segment on his show about the effects of Garcinia Cambo extract (HCA), a dietary supplement. This pumpkin-shaped fruit is also called tamarind and is used in traditional South Asian dishes like curry and chutney. According to studies, HCA, promotes overall weight loss including belly fat reduction by blocking the body’s ability to manufacture fat from carbohydrates. HCA has been shown to be effective for emotional eaters because it increases serotonin levels to raise your mood and lessen the impulse to eat to relieve stress.

Tips for Healthy Living

Beside diet and exercise, there are some tips you can try to reduce belly fat. Cutting out bad habits, reducing stress and enjoying time with a pet are some ideas you can try.

• Smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages increase the cortisol level in the blood and contribute to belly fat. Cut down on alcolhol and cut out smoking and you may notice a marked decrease in your waistline.
• Eating plenty of fiber is helpful in reducing belly fat by keeping you feeling full so you will not have the urge to overeat, and drinking water decreases bloating. Eat small meals more often through the day.
• Stress can also increase cortisol levels and trigger cravings for sugary and high fat food choices. Yoga, meditation and deep breathing can reduce stress.
• You can also spend more time with pleasurable activities you enjoy like hobbies. Pet owners know that their furry friends add to a sense of well being, and they may be delighted to know that pets can help reduce belly fat by reducing stress levels.
• Watch your posture by standing tall with your shoulders back to show off your newly reduced waistline.