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Sitting at a computer desk may look like a soft option compared to working in a factory or on a building site. But a growing body of research suggests it can be downright dangerous. Information workers may not have to deal with obvious hazards such as falling bricks, heavy machinery or molten metal, but sedentary […]. The post Stand By Your Computer (Your Health May Depend on It) appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
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