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"Doctors are warning about a new affliction--laptop-itis, the so-called list of health issues brought on by laptop use. Do you have it? Oh great. Doctors at the Chapel Hill School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina have coined the word &amp;quot;laptop-itis,&amp;quot; to describe the range of health issues associated with laptop use. They say: &amp;quot;incorrect posture and computer overuse can cause debilitating physical problems, such as sore muscles or repetitive stress injuries. Typing [on a laptop] can also cause carpal tunnel syndrome, an injury to the nerve that passes through the wrist.&amp;quot; The most ergonomic way to use a laptop, say the UNC experts, is to get one of those &amp;quot;docking stations&amp;quot; or laptop pillows/pads that mimic an actual desktop. This forces you to sit up straight, rather than curl up in bed at an odd angle that puts stress on your muscles. &amp;quot;Your body should form 90-degree angles at your elbows, knees and hips,&amp;quot; the experts add. &amp;quot;Meanwhile, your eyes should look straight ahead at the top third of the screen.&amp;quot; Warning signs of laptop-itis? Headaches on the top of the head, neck and shoulder pain, wrist pain and finger tingling can all indicate a problem. If you have these symptoms, consider taking a break from your laptop and/or speaking to your doc. Do you have problems with your laptop? P.S. The #1 confidence zapper at the office? It&amp;#x27;s not what you&amp;#x27;d think! And, hate your job? The little tip that can help you get through today ... More Ways to Get Glamour Visit Shopglamour.com for cute stuff starting at just $10! Enter the latest Glamour sweepstakes! Follow us on Twitter Add us to your iGoogle homepage FREE Beauty Stuff! Enter for your Chance to Win a New Prize Every Day! Photo: Getty"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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