Men's Health Magazine says that your desk job is out to kill you. And here's why:
1. According to European Spine Journal, 46 percent of office workers suffer with sore shoulders. The reason? Many people tend to lean in to read their computer monitor when it really should be at eye level and also at an arm's length from their eyes.
2.Dust and mold in many offices cause asthma and allergies to act up. So what's the fix? A ventilation system that blows fresh air into your office. Also - make sure the dust bunnies are cleared out from under your desk and around your computer.
3.Researchers at Arizona State University found that the average woman's desk has twice as much bacteria on it than the average man's desk -- though one in 15 of all desks is the breeding ground for the superbug MRSA. (MRSA is a type of bacteria resistant to antibiotics.) You can guess what the fix is here: disinfect your phone, keyboard and desk every week or so.
4.The Medical Institute of New Zealand determined that 34 percent of people who suffered clots in their legs or lungs often spent their days seated. And when you stay seated you decrease bloodflow which can lead to clotting.
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Thursday, August 30, 2007
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