Is your job silently killing you?
Whether you work from home or in an office, sitting for hours at a time every day can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, weight gain, and other negative health impacts.
But, how much sitting is too much sitting, and what other aspects should employees monitor to stay healthy and please their employers?
Here’s what you need to know…
Sitting is the enemy
In office jobs, there’s likely no choice without a standing desk: sitting is inevitable. On average, the Heart Foundation says adults spend more than half of their day sitting.
However, adults should be aware of how much time they spend in a sedentary position.
To offset these effects, doctors recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity a week. But, even lighter intensity activities can be beneficial.
“Light-intensity physical activity can include vacuuming, sweeping the floor, washing the car, leisure strolling, stretching, or playing catch,” Steven Hooker, the dean of San Diego State University’s College of Health and Human Services, said in a statement.
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