Health

Disk health status warning. Should I be alarmed?
I ran HDTunePRO today and saw that my disk has a Current Pending Sector warning as shown here. I read in wikipedia that the lower this attribute is the better and that it is a "Potential indicator of imminent electromechan...

Pedometer with accessible data logs?
Running is good exercise, but (being the geek that I am) taking along a pedometer that could create data dumps I could parse with PHP and show as graphs on my blog would be better. Are there any good pedometers that offer a ton of different info (steps take, speed, distance, etc.....

Desktop application for managing general health
There are quite a number of web apps for managing unwell patients (with particular emphasis on managing chronic conditions, implants, embedded medication). I want some suggestions for a Desktop app for people in good health, like where they can check their health by...

Are varifocal glasses a good option for pc use?
I am thinking of getting varifocal glasses however I have heard that they may not be suitable for long term pc use. Does anyone have any experience of this? ...

is there some app same as workrave?
i know workaholic and workrave. is there something new? my workrave can work, but have problem of the ugly icon,see the picture. i try to compile a new version but failed. ...

HDD health power on count/hours
In this question i checked my HDD health on a drive i had for roughly a year. It has 188 power on count and 896 power on hours. Is this slow or high value for a drive that may be failing? W...

What kind of eye wear can I use to protect my eyes from being irritated from staring at a screen all day?
Many of us stare at computer screens all day. Lately, my eyes have been irritated from prolonged staring at my computer screens. Does anyone use or know of any eye wear technology that helps with this? About five years back, I bought a pair of non-prescription eye glasses that had a no-glare l...

How far from the computer screen is it recommended to sit?
I would like to know if there is any recommendations about how far from the computer screen it is good (healthy) to sit when I work in front of the computer long days. In an ergonomic perspective. ...

Wacom tablet or Evoluvent Vertical Mouse
Having tried a number of mice that didn't help with wrist pain, I am contemplating buying a Wacom tablet or Evoluvent Vertical Mouse. I have heard great things about both of them. What do you recommend for someone with wrist pain in both hands that seems to be getting worse by the...

Which mouse for preventing carpal tunnel/RSI symptoms?
Possible Duplicates: Recommended mouse alternatives for people with RSI from using computer too much? ...

Is e-ink a healthier ebook display choice than LED or LCD?
Before asking this question, I found a closed related question. I did not find a non-closed version of the question and I believe my question is su...

Which mouse sensitivity settings are healthier?
I can't find information about which mouse sensitivity settings are more healthy (from an orthopedic or ergonomic point of view). More sensitivity? Less? Personally, I can get used to any mouse sensitivity setting, but it doesn't have to mean anything......

Aluminum Unibody MacBook Pro - Possible Aluminum Toxicity Source?
I have this MacBook Pro that I recently bought, I love the fact that it is glass and metal almost more than I like the OS but something recently occurred to me. Is it possible that in my years of sweaty palms resting on this aluminum that I will be rubbing off aluminum and absorbing it in my skin...

Acer Aspire One AOA 150 netbook health monitoring software
I have a Acer Aspire One AOA 150 with Windows Xp Home. I want to monitor the voltages from the power supply, the temperature of the system, the CPU and fan speeds. Much like the functionality of GKrellM(though I haven't used this on the netbook yet) , a GTK applet designed to make an impressive...

What are healthy color settings for a terminal window?
What are good colors to use for a terminal window (text and background) to minimize eye strain/damage? I feel like someone, maybe a design or medical professional, must have done research on this topic, but my search has only turned up results based on what people think is pretty. ...

Anyone know how to cure headache and nausea from laptop viewing?
I have recently been using a Dell M1530 laptop w/ LED screen and after maybe 5-10 minutes I get nausea and a severe headache that lasts for hours (5 or 6 hours). If I continue to work the laptop the symptoms get more severe. Has anyone experienced this while using a laptop? Anyone...

What do you do about wrist pain?
I use the computer for many more hours per day than any human should, and consequentially I have wrist pain. It hurts to hold the mouse in my hand. Typing is fine, and I've learned how to stop using the mouse. Mostly. I'm otherwise entirely healthy; I eat right and exercise on a ...

What do you do to stay healthy and active while using the computer for several hours a day?
Most users who would use this site are faced with long hours in front of a screen every day. What can be done to stay healthy and active while adapting to this lifestyle? ...

What health and ergonomic factors should an all-day computer user take into account?
Many computer users don't think much about the detrimental (and beneficial?) effects of using a computer for 7+ hours per day. What should be considered when creating and sustaining a good working environment for computer use, in order to help prevent health issues? (anything from RSI to tiredne...

How should the perfect chair for working with computer look like?
What kind of chair do you think would be perfect for working with computer? I'm wondering if Perfect Chair from Human Touch could be used for this... ...