Desk Job Affects Health
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Stiff back after work? Your office routine might be doing more harm than you think
Health | Nov 16, 2025, 01:14 PM ISTLong sitting, laptop posture and tech neck are silently damaging your spine. Doctor explains how desk jobs create back pain, early disc issues, weak muscles and stiffness and the simple, daily habits that can protect your spine at work and at home.
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Is sitting the new smoking? Doctor warns of the 'joint epidemic'
Health | Oct 30, 2025, 06:30 AM ISTOrthopaedic surgeon Dr Amyn Rajani explains how prolonged sitting weakens muscles, damages cartilage and causes early arthritis in young adults, and shares simple daily fixes to protect your joints from the hidden dangers of a sedentary lifestyle.
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Why your 9-to-5 desk job could be putting you at risk of thrombosis
Health | Oct 15, 2025, 07:31 AM ISTDoctors warn that sitting for long hours can raise your risk of dangerous blood clots, or thrombosis. Learn about the early signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and simple lifestyle changes that protect your circulation and overall heart health.
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Exercises you can do at your desk in under 2 minutes
Lifestyle | Sep 24, 2025, 02:19 PM ISTSitting for long hours at your desk can cause stiffness, fatigue, and poor posture. The good news is, you don’t always need a gym to stay active. You can do certain exercises at your desk in under 2 minutes, which can boost energy, ease tension, and improve focus.
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Your knees will thank you! Easy to try posture tips for long desk hours
Lifestyle | Sep 15, 2025, 08:20 PM ISTLong desk hours can quietly strain your knees. From adjusting chair height to moving every 30 minutes, here are simple posture tips and easy fixes that protect your joints and keep you comfortable at work.
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Desk job and knee damage: 5 posture mistakes that secretly harm your knees
Lifestyle | Sep 13, 2025, 11:27 AM ISTProlonged hours of sitting can affect your knees immensely. It weakens your muscles, restricts blood flow, and causes stiffness, among others. Read on to know more about posture mistakes that secretly harm your knees.
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Kickstart your morning with THESE 5 easy yoga poses if you sit all day at your workplace
Lifestyle | Aug 29, 2024, 11:42 AM ISTRevitalize your day with these 5 easy yoga poses designed to counteract the effects of sitting at a desk all day. Boost your energy, improve posture, and start your morning feeling refreshed and centered.
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Struggling to walk 10,000 steps in a day with desk job? Try THESE 5 easy, effective strategies
Lifestyle | Aug 11, 2024, 10:29 AM ISTFind it challenging to hit 10,000 steps daily with a desk job? Try these 5 simple and effective strategies to stay active and reach your fitness goals effortlessly, even with a busy schedule.
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Stay active with these life-changing tips if you are in desk job
Health | Jun 06, 2023, 03:46 PM ISTAre you tired of feeling like a human statue, glued to your desk all day long? Here we are to make you breathe life back into your sedentary routine! Read on to find out tips on how to stay active at work.
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5 tips to improve your posture at work and avoid back pain
Health | Jan 28, 2022, 12:42 PM ISTChronic back and neck pain may be a direct result of bad posture at work if you have a desk job. Know the mistakes you are making and tips to maintain a correct posture at work so that you can avoid long term health issues, especially those related to the spine and back.
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Desk job is as harmful as 'smoking'? So get off your bottom, right away!
Lifestyle | Aug 23, 2014, 08:05 AM ISTA friend once called me "a fat, lazy slob". I chose to interpret this as a compliment. Denial has always been one of my strongest superpowers.But I did start thinking seriously about health when I