(Natural News) erDesk jobs require employees to sit in front of their computers for long hours. However, sitting for long periods can increase a person’s risk of diseases. As a preventive method, research recommends cycling workstations. A systematic review published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine found that cycling workstations may be healthier than standing […]

(Natural News) A recent Gallup study revealed that 23 percent of American employees feel burned out at work very often or always. While this doesn’t seem like a lot, let us first consider what this means for businesses, financially. Job burnout is said to contribute to an estimated $125 billion to $190 billion in healthcare […]

(Natural News) Disease-associated absenteeism costs us around $2 billion a year, according to the latest Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates. To be more specific, that accounts to around $16 to $81 for a small employer and $17 to $286 for a large employer, per employee, per year. Think about all the apples and vegetables […]

(Natural News) You watch what you eat and make sure you get a good night’s sleep. You regularly step outdoors to get your daily dose of natural vitamin D from the sun. But on weekdays, you work an eight-hour job that requires you to stay tied to your desk practically the whole time. According to […]

(Natural News) Sure, sitting behind the office desk for longer periods of time may increase your productivity, and even give you that much-needed raise. But do you know that this sitting-at-the-desk lifestyle can be killing you? Studies show that prolonged sitting can raise your risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even cancer. That’s because your […]