Sitting All Day? Simple Ways to Stay Active in a Desk Job
The modern office may be one of the most comfortable places to work—but it could also be one of the most dangerous for your health.
From long hours at computers to endless virtual meetings, millions of workers now spend most of their day sitting. Health experts warn that this sedentary pattern is quietly contributing to rising rates of chronic disease around the world.
According to the World Health Organization, physical inactivity ranks among the leading risk factors for global mortality, while data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that a large portion of adults do not meet recommended physical activity levels.
The problem isn’t simply a lack of exercise after work. Increasingly, researchers say the real issue is the amount of time people remain inactive ...