Nora Bennett
Nora Bennett
Ergonomics and home-office writer at KomfiNest
I write about the small mechanics of sitting well: chair height, footrests, posture, and how to set up a desk that doesn't leave you aching by 4 p.m. Over the past decade I've built and rebuilt a lot of home offices, tested a pile of desk gear, and read more ergonomics papers than is strictly reasonable for one person.
I'm a researcher and a tester, not a clinician. That distinction matters, so I keep to it. When a claim touches your health, such as posture, back pain, or circulation, I attribute it to a named source rather than my own say-so, and I tell you when the evidence is thin.
What I cover
Desk ergonomics, footrests, active sitting, posture, work-from-home setup, and leg circulation at the desk (the educational side of it). My goal with every piece is simple: give you the number or the fix you came for in the first minute, then show the reasoning and the sources so you can decide for yourself.
How I research
I start with primary sources: Cornell Ergonomics, OSHA, Mayo Clinic, and peer-reviewed studies when they exist. I quote them directly, link them, and date the page so you can see how current it is. If two reputable sources disagree, I show the disagreement instead of papering over it. Popularity isn't proof, so a heavily upvoted forum take still gets checked against a real source before it lands in an article.
A note on health topics
Nothing here is medical advice. Ergonomics can ease everyday aches and support circulation, but persistent pain, numbness, or one-sided swelling deserves a qualified clinician, not a blog post.
Articles by Nora
Editorial note: every factual claim here is checked against the cited primary sources and edited for accuracy. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix it.