Long hours at a desk can raise the risk of diabetes, heart disease and poor concentration, even in people who exercise regularly.
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The open-plan, shared office may be a thing of the past if physical distancing and stricter hygiene become the new normal.
The average office desk is said to contain 400 times more germs than a toilet seat.
Aren’t there huge health benefits to staying physically active, for adults? Why should it be any different for children?
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