Corporate Wellness

“Sitting is the new standing”

Galileo is ideal for office environments. Combat the effects of long-term sitting.

“Sitting is the new smoking” has become a popular phrase to describe the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. Previous research has shown that prolonged sitting can cause irreversible damage to the human body, including more than thirty types of chronic illnesses and acute medical issues, such as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Standing up to walk around and take breaks during long hours of sitting is one way to mitigate these health problems. However, in some cases this is not possible—________________.

 

 

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