Health & Wellness Resources
Healthy Work Habits
Frequent, short rest breaks throughout the day may be effective in reducing the incidence of Musculoskeletal Disease (MSD) discomfort during repetitive and static work. Follow these simple guidelines:
- Use correct posture when working. Keep moving as much as possible throughout the day.
- Take short 1-2-minute stretch breaks every 20-30 minutes. After each hour of work, take a break or change tasks for at least 5 minutes.
- Avoid eye fatigue by resting and refocusing your eyes periodically. Look away from the monitor and focus on something in the distance. Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look approximately 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Rest your eyes by covering them with your palms for 10-15 seconds.
- Always try to get away from your computer during lunch breaks.
Wellness Resources
GatorCare, the wellness partnership between University of Florida and UF Health, offers a variety of programs and resources.
Visit Windows to Wellness to find campus resources available to UF and UF Health employees including Occupational Wellness.
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Helpful Phone Apps
- Many apps are available for both Android and iPhone platforms.
- Click here to access a partial list.
The apps are not endorsed by the University of Florida in any way and are provided as an additional resource guide for personal use only.