6Look After Yourself
Get Moving
If you're going to give your best to being productive and getting things done, you need to aim for a balanced amount of work and rest in your life. And it's not just rest breaks you need. You also need to take frequent breaks that involve moving.
Many of us take a train, bus, or car for our commute to and from work. We spend hours at a desk, return home, and then slob out on the sofa for the evening. And we do it all sitting down.
A comprehensive review of studies on sedentary behaviour carried out by researchers from Loughborough University and the University of Leicester links sitting for lengthy periods with a range of health problems including an increased risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and cancer. ...
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