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Five fixes for workplace trouble spots

Posted on Sep 3rd 2007 11:00AM by Bethany Sanders
As far as dangerous occupations go, desk jockeys may not consider their jobs hazardous. But sitting at a desk all day or traveling extensively can take a long-term toll on your health. Martha recently wrote about "deskercise" or working out while sitting at your desk. Getting the blood flowing can prevent office hazard number one -- blood clots. A recent study found that over 1/3 of people who suffered blood clots spent their days sitting. Take a break at least every two hours to get up and move to lower your risk.

Other workplace hazards include travel stress, dirty desks (especially for women), poor air quality, and back and shoulder pain. Take a minute today to examine your work environment...are there any other trouble areas that have been off this list? Let us know!

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