A joint UK/New Zealand study claims workers who sit at their desks for more than three hours at a time without stretching may double their risk of experiencing deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Researchers say the risks associated with DVT due to seated immobility at work are as high as those associated with long distance air travel, management-issues reports.
It's suggested anyone who sits at a computer for the majority of their working day should take the time to do the same leg and foot exercises that are recommended for long haul fights.
In addition, workers are advised to take regular breaks away from their desks to walk around.
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