Aching for the past

Before the late 1800s — when the light bulb began illuminating Americans' homes — our ancestors relied on daylight, candlelight and oil lamps to read, write and craft. Luckily, we don't have to strain our eyes with dim, flickering lights today. Still, the long hours we spend hunching over heritage-album layouts, poring over library books and researching on the computer take their toll on our bodies. Unlike our ancestors, though, we have tools to fight those aches and pains. These ergonomic products provide a healthier way to practice your craft: