Manage Fatigue at a Desk Job
More and more people in modern societies have jobs that require them to sit at a desk for many hours a day. That sitting takes a terrible toll on the body. Scientific studies show that sitting for 6 hours or more a day doubles someone’s chances of heart disease. It also can lead to conditions such as metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes. There are some things you can do, however, to mitigate these risks. Here are a few tips.
Exercise outside of work. You may not have time to go for a power walk or run during working, but you can probably find time before or after work. Make a ritual of going for a morning walk or an afternoon jog. The heart healthy benefits will last through that time in which you are sitting.
At work, be a figgitter. Spin in your chair and bounce your legs … Read more