say yes to health : 12 practical steps to stay healthy in the workplace
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Say YES to Health! 12 Practical Steps to Stay Healthy in the Workplace
Just as there are many causes of
workplace stress, there are also
numerous strategies to reduce or
prevent it.
If you are like most people…
…you spend one-third of your
adult life at work.
You spend large portions of your workday just
sitting behind a desk.
Comfortable.
Effortless.
Risk-free.
But is it really without any risk?
Research says that…
…time spent sitting may be associated with...
…snacking on junk food...
…and drinking too much
caffeine.
Sitting for more than 6 hours a day increases
the risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Inactivity can reduce the function of your
digestive, circulatory and lymphatic systems.
It also increases the risk of back pain.
Too much sitting is a health hazard!
Prolonged sitting places your health
at risk…
…to the same extent as smoking
and high-blood pressure!
So how can you reduce the health
risks you face in the workplace?
Here are 12 practical
steps you can follow!
1. Always eat a
healthful breakfast.
2. Be organized with
your workplace lunch.
3. Drink plenty of water.
4. Munch on fruits
between meals.
5. Find an exercise
you enjoy.
6. Include a friend or work
colleague in your program.
7. Take short bouts of
exercise throughout
the day.
8. Plan your exercise
sessions in advance.
9. Take regular holidays.
10. Take a mini-break.
11. Get enough sleep.
12. Find what relaxes you.
“We turn not older with years,
but newer every day.”
-Emily Dickinson
Say YES to a
healthier YOU!
Based on the article written by:
ANDREW CATE
Health and Home Magazine
July-August 2013 Issue
pp.11-13
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