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Sitting Down At Work All Day Can Increase The Risk Of Heart Disease And Stroke

Rebecca Noonan
Rebecca Noonan

02:18 31 Aug 2020


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That's according to he Irish Heart Foundation

It's warning it could counteract the benefits of regular exercise.

The message comes after a new study revealed 53 per cent of remote workers are sitting for nearly 3 hours more than they would in the office.

The Ipsos MRBI survey shows half of all workers in Ireland have been able to work from home since covid-19 restrictions were brought in.

Fitness expert Karl Henry says working at kitchen and bedroom tables is not good for people's posture:

Sitting Down At Work All Day Can Increase The Risk Of Heart Disease And Stroke

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