Are you working in office by sitting for prolonged time?

Desktop Workers
Recent studies have shown that static prolonged  sitting  of people those who involve in desk based office jobs may face many physical and mental health issues. It is true that such people usually spend 75% of their working hours just by engaging in computer or clerical works.

Possible Health Problems due to Prolonged Sitting


Some of them used to sit for continuously for more than 50% of their working period. This prolonged sitting in office hours can cause many serious health problems including depression, diabetes, heart diseases and hemorrhoids. 

These health problems will certainly reduce life span of a person. He or she will early get old appearance and lose happiness in the life. So, it is very important to avoid such health issues to lead a successful and meaningful life. 

How to Avoid Such Health Issues

To avoid health issues that arise due to prolonged sitting, it is advisable to walk or stand for at least for 5 minutes during working hours. But, make sure that your standing or walking won't affect your works.

At the same time constant standing can also cause some health issues including knee-joint pain, blocking of blood in veins, swelling and pain in affected blood veins. Researchers have said that persons who involve in factory, teaching, clinical jobs do not have much health issues when comparing with office workers. 

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