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Box breathing: how to do it, and when it helps at work
Box breathing step by step: four equal counts of in, hold, out, hold. What a 2023 trial found, how it compares with 4-7-8, and a 40-second desk version.
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Practical guides to better desk habits: posture, eye breaks, stretching and screen time, and how Postura's reminders fit into a workday.
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How to sit at a desk properly: a posture and setup guide
How to sit at a desk properly: chair height, screen distance, keyboard and feet, a 60-second setup check, and why no single perfect posture exists.
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Lower back pain from sitting: what helps at your desk
Why your lower back aches after hours at a desk, what research says about sitting, the moves and breaks NHS physios suggest, and when to see a GP.
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· 8 min read
Micro breaks at work: what they are and how to take them
What micro breaks at work are, what a 2022 meta-analysis of 2,335 people found, how long and how often to take them, and ideas from 10 seconds up.
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Which AirPods have head tracking? Every model checked
Which AirPods have head tracking? A table of every model from AirPods 1 to AirPods 5 and Max 2, plus how to turn it on and what to do if it stops working.
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Posture reminder on Apple Watch: how to set one up
Can Apple Watch remind you to sit up straight? What a watch can and cannot detect, how Stand alerts differ and how to set up posture reminders.
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Tech neck: what it is, what causes it and what helps
Tech neck, or text neck, is the head-down posture of phone and laptop use. What research says about it, plus screen habits and exercises that help.
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· 7 min read
The 20-20-20 rule for eye strain, and how to remember it
What the 20-20-20 rule is, what research says about screen breaks and digital eye strain, and simple ways to remember it through a long workday.
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AirPods posture tracking: how it works and where it stops
Can AirPods track your posture? How AirPods posture tracking uses head motion to notice slouching, what it can and cannot see, and how to get the most from it.
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Desk stretches for neck and shoulders: a short daily routine
Desk stretches for your neck and shoulders that take a few minutes: a simple seated routine with hold times, posture tips and how to remember to move.
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