Home office ergonomics: cheap fixes that actually help

A separate keyboard and mouse and a laptop raised to eye level, even on a stack of books, prevents the neck strain that comes from looking down at a laptop screen all day. A supportive chair matters more than an expensive desk — most back and neck complaints trace back to seating, not surface.

Coach's tip: a five-minute stand-and-stretch break each hour does more for long-term comfort than any single piece of equipment.