A leading cardiologist has suggested some simple measures to deal with the effects of a 9 to 5 job on health. These small, consistent measures can significantly improve health and reduce the negative effects of prolonged sitting and desk work.

Many people who work for long hours sitting often complain of neck stiffness, knee and back pain as well as shoulder problems. Most of the employees who work for long hours sitting in the office from 9 to 5 are victims of this problem. Now it is not possible to avoid the requirements of the job, so it would be better to find ways to deal with it. To deal with this, American cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy London has suggested adopting 4 easy measures. Let us tell you, Dr. London has more than 25 years of experience. He emphasizes on moving every 30-60 minutes, eating home-cooked food, drinking enough water and taking mental rest. These small, consistent measures can greatly improve health and reduce the negative effects of sitting for long hours and working at a desk.

The Hazards of a 9 to 5 Job

Dr London has said that sitting for long hours is as dangerous as smoking. According to his report published in Times of India, Dr London said, the human body is not made to stick to a chair for long. He said in his study, 'A landmark research published in Annals of Medicine states that despite exercising, sitting for long hours increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and death due to these. This can be called sitting disease.' Dr London said that daily practice of such small steps can have a good effect on your health in the long run. Don't let the 9 to 5 job go against you.

How to take care of your health in a 9 to 5 job

Take a short walk every 30 to 60 minutes: Set a timer for 30 to 60 minutes and at this time get up from the chair and walk for two to three minutes. During this time you can also do 10 squats in the air. This will reduce your cortisol and improve blood flow.

Eat home-cooked food: Carry prepared lunch from home to eat in the office. Eating home-cooked food once or twice a week can fulfill your nutritional needs.

Avoid dehydration: Drinking enough water is the answer to many problems. Even mild dehydration can reduce focus and increase fatigue. Keep a water bottle with you. Keep sipping water slowly throughout the day, even if you are not thirsty.

Give your mind a break: Along with physical health, it is also very important to take care of your mental health. Choose pranayama for yourself, join a mindfulness program or do nothing and go out for a while. This will help reset your nervous system for the day and improve your focus.

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