“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” — Albert Einstein Albert Einstein has always been one of my favorite historical figures. He’s known primarily for his accomplishments in theoretical physics, but his genius extended beyond a single specialty. Einstein was…

When you feel overwhelmed, does your head feel like it will explode if one more thing is added to your plate? Does your head ever feel like the watermelon wrapped in rubber bands in the video by the Slow Mo Guys? …

There is something that I find inherently satisfying about fixing things. I enter a flow state and get lost in the activity. There is something that I find inherently satisfying about fixing things. The whole process — taking something apart, finding the broken piece, replacing it, then reassembling it in…

Butterflies are often seen as a sign of transformation and change. Some cultures also view them as spirit animals that guide us on our journey through life. Eight years ago, my mother took her last breath. She had fought long enough. She had beaten the odds and survived for almost…

Introduction It happens all of the time. It’s a beautiful morning so you decide to go for a walk in your neighborhood to enjoy the weather. As you’re walking down the sidewalk, the sun is shining through the trees, there is a light breeze, and you hear birds chirping. Up ahead…

Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions among office workers. You might be fortunate enough to use a sit to stand desk, but working for several hours can still cause problems. Whether you’re sitting or standing, the muscles in your back and legs can become tight causing…

We’ve all experienced aches and pain after sitting at our computers for long periods. You know the drill . . . you’re working on a project that’s due tomorrow. You’re focused and making great progress. The next thing you know, several hours have passed and you’ve been working in the…

Six years ago today, my mother took her last breath. She had fought long enough. She had beaten the odds and survived for almost 10 years with stage 4 breast cancer. She was a warrior but her fight was over and it was time to go. I was fortunate to…

Anthropometry is the study of the sizes and proportions of the human body. The data collected in this field is used in the manufacturing and design of ergonomic tools and equipment. One of the most common applications of anthropometric data is the determination of where to place items in the…