Healthy Living / Eating
Sitting at a desk can kill you
Note: Dr. Shannyn is on hiatus this week.
If you work at a desk all day, your health is at risk, but there are easy ways to mitigate that risk:
- Consider a standing desk. Trust me: You will get used to standing in no time and you don’t have to do it all day long. (A standing desk like this is inexpensive and easily converts to a sitting desk by pressing a button.)
- Don’t eat at your desk. Take a stroll instead. A 30-minute walk every day will eliminate the increased risk you face from sitting.
- Take regular breaks every hour or two and walk for 5-10 minutes.
- Go see colleagues in person (rather than texting or calling them).
- Consider desk exercises such as these.
The good news is that you don’t have to do anything drastic to mitigate this risk. You do not have to work out for hours a day. Just make a few minor corrections in your routine and your health will be much better.
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