7 major health risks of working from home, according to experts

From back ache from poor posture to eye strain from inadequate lighting, there are some serious health risks you need to be aware of if you work from home.

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You’ve no doubt found yourself hunched over your keyboard, back arched, face too close to the computer screen when working from home.

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Sedentary Lifestyle

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Eye Strain

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Many people feel the need to prove they are productive when working from home and so put in more hours than they would at the office.

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7 major health risks of working from home, according to experts

From back ache from poor posture to eye strain from inadequate lighting, there are some serious health risks you need to be aware of if you work from home.

You’ve no doubt found yourself hunched over your keyboard, back arched, face too close to the computer screen when working from home.

Poor Posture

Sedentary Lifestyle

Lack of movement or physical activity leads to severe problems for our bodies, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and anxiety.

Eye Strain

Your brain is so focused on concentrating that blinking gets a little forgotten about. The issue is that this quickly leads to dry eyes, which can be extremely uncomfortable.

Many people feel the need to prove they are productive when working from home and so put in more hours than they would at the office.

Overworking

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