Working long hours at a desk may feel easy in the moment, but over time, the body pays the price. Tight hips, stiff shoulders, and a fatigued spine are common side effects of the modern workday. And ...

Working at a desk all day can adversely affect your overall health. For example, sitting for long periods can lead to weight gain and an increased risk of heart disease, as well as other ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part seriesshowing you how to stretch and strengthen your body ...

Located in the buttocks at the back of the hip, the glutes are famously the largest muscle in the body. If you’re squatting and lunging, you’re building your glutes. But if you don’t take time to ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you have a desk job, you know it’s all too easy to get stuck in your seat for hours. Before you know it, it’s five p.m., and you’ve ...

Workplace ergonomics are important for organizations interested in maximizing employee health outcomes. Physical well-being encompasses many aspects, one of which includes musculoskeletal function.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you spend hours sitting at your desk each day, you’re not alone. Health experts say all that sitting could be hurting your heart and even shortening your lifespan. Research shows ...

Athletes who sit at a desk all day are particularly vulnerable to lower-back, joint and muscle tightness. Long bus trips for road games and sitting on the dugout bench between innings can also cause ...

Shoulder rolls are great for loosening tight shoulders and upper back muscles. Sit or stand with your arms relaxed by your ...

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Sitting all day isn’t good for you – and we’re not just talking about it making you stir crazy. Being stuck at your desk doesn’t just make it hard to focus — it can ultimately cause damage to your ...

It’s Monday morning, the start of your work week. You've put the finishing touches on that big report, prepared for that imminent presentation. But it's likely that there's one aspect of the job ...