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