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Prolonged sitting takes place in our contemporary society in many environments, such as theworkplace, transportation, and even the home. According to Dunstan, too much sitting uses very little energy, especially desk bound working, which isunfavourably associated with negative health outcomes, including cardio-metabolic riskbiomarkers, type 2 diabetes, and premature mortality. |
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A nutrient-rich diet benefits workers to sustain a healthy body and mind. The nature of mostconstruction industry culture is such that it requires much concentration and levels ofphysical activity from low to high, and consequentially newcomers need a diet which cansupport these required high energy demands. Besides that, it focuses on a diet that helpsmanage office workers’ energy levels and brain function to an optimum level. |
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According to Healthy Alberta, eating and drinking at meetings and other functions hasa connection that impacts on how well office workers feel and how healthy they are. Theright food gives them the right energy so that they can work efficiently, be more productive,and actually enjoy their lives more, both on the job and at home. |
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Ergonomics is one of the ways to maintain proper posture, paying careful attention topositioning of the head, neck, spine, arms, wrists, hips, thighs, and feet. This is basically toensure that every body part is properly supported. According to Safe Work Australia, the total cost to the economy of work-related injury is roughly to be $60 billion AUD. |
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The aim of ergonomics is to form safe, convenient, and energetic workplaces by bringing human capabilities into the workplace, which consists of the size of an individual's body, vitality, skills, agility, vision, hearing, and even mindset |
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Walking meetings are suitable for conferences involving problem solving and creativethinking rather than sitting in a meeting room for a long period of time. It not just boosts themorale of employee but it helps them to be more cooperative, as well as giving theirbody a great workout. In addition, according to Eytan, time outdoors with fresh air and natural light wouldalso enhance an individual's mental and physical health. |
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organizing with the use of a fruit and vegetable tracker andchallenging other departments, as well as potentially offering rewards to whoeverperforms the best. This would not just help office workers to eat healthy on a budgetbut also include information and tools to help them gain knowledge about healthyfood, healthy cooking at home, menu planning, and even smart shopping. |
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involves working intensely for at least 25 minutes andwhen it goes off, taking a five to 10 minute walk or even doing some light exercisessuch as jumping jacks. This will not onlybenefit office workers to maintain a productive mind but also help them to avoidburnout. |
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The Australian Heart Foundation found that exercising while working can increase employees’ fitness. This can be done by providing them with a 'treadmilldesk', which helps them exercise while doing work. This approach enables people towork productively and avoid distraction. |
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