Introduction In the modern workplace, where sedentary behaviour is becoming the norm with evidence suggesting that office-based workers spend up to 82% of their day sitting – so finding ways to incorporate physical activity into the workday is essential. Walking pads and under-desk treadmills offer practical solutions to enhance workplace health by allowing employees to… Read More
Introduction Neck pain is a common ailment, often disrupting daily life and hindering productivity. Understanding the diverse sources of discomfort is essential for targeted and effective treatment. From sedentary habits to muscle tension, various factors contribute to this pervasive issue. In this blog, we will unravel some of the intricacies of neck pain, exploring potential… Read More
Introduction Working a job tailored to suit your lifestyle has to be everyone’s dream. For some, it is going all the way to an office and for others, working from the convenience of their home is the dream. When Alexis Ohanian said “Remote work is the future of work”, he was very correct. The world… Read More
There are many detrimental effects of sitting in addition to the physical inactivity itself, which has links to obesity, diabetes and so on. For example, when standing, the spine has a characteristic ‘s’ shape whereas sitting curves the spine into a ‘c’ shape, which compresses the discs between the vertebrae and can increase the risk… Read More
The 10,000 steps per day challenge – championed by the NHS, 10,000 Steps Australia, and Steptember – has its origins in a 1960’s marketing campaign in Japan. In the run-up to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, a company came up with a device which they started marketing to the health-conscious. It was called a Manpo-Kei, which… Read More
Research suggests that the average person spends around 12 hours a day sitting. This ‘sitting disease’ maligns health and is a leading global risk factor to mortality. In fact, millions die prematurely because of physical inactivity. While you sit comfortably on your couch watching your favourite Netflix series every night, or lounging in your executive… Read More
Research Paper Title Nutritional status, weight perception and weight control practices among office employees in Sokoto, Nigeria. Background Overweight and obesity have become the fifth leading risk for global deaths. Office employees have been identified as a high risk group due to the sedentary nature of their work, and accurate weight perception is believed to… Read More
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