Desk-Bound Workers Face Higher Mortality Risk, Study Finds

Experts Recommend Regular Movement and Proper Posture to Mitigate Health Risks

Desk-bound workers have a 16% higher risk of mortality from all causes, and a 34% higher risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.
Experts recommend breaking up periods of prolonged sitting with light activity, such as slow walking or standing, every 30 minutes to an hour.
Even five minutes of low-intensity walking every half hour can help reduce health risks associated with prolonged sitting.
Proper posture while sitting, including ensuring your screen is at eye level and your hips and pelvis are slightly above your knees, can help avoid neck or low back pain.
Despite the health risks associated with prolonged sitting, experts also emphasize the need for rest and recovery from stressful days.