Dangers of Your Desk Job

Long Commutes

Sometimes, a long commute is inevitable, but that doesn’t stop its effects on your health. A study by the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that a long commute negatively affected workers’ waist size, body mass index, blood pressure and metabolic scores. Another study found that those who commuted with a car gained 3 pounds more than those who didn’t, even with weekly exercise.

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July 25, 2014