The German Association for Occupational Health said that "sitting disease" particularly threatens office workers. Sitting for long hours in front of screens raises the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer.
Sitting for long hours leads to obesity, back and spinal problems, and tension headache. Office work personnel can avoid these grave health risks with the height-adjustable desk, which allows for more movement during work. The dynamic of switching between sitting and standing reduces the burden on the spine. Motor activities should also be incorporated into daily life such as climbing stairs instead of using the elevator, and going to work on foot or by bicycle, if possible.
It is also important to persevere in exercise, as it should be combined with exercises to strengthen muscles and endurance sports such as walking, jogging and swimming, while taking into account exercise at least three times a week.
Sitting for long hours causes obesity, back and spinal problems, and tension headache.