Joy feelings magazine September 2019 Issue | Page 31

JOBS CAN BE BAD TO YOUR HEALTH
How A Bad Job Could Lead To Bad Health
While we are all prone to our fair share of the Monday blues and
occasional complaints about a mean boss, a toxic job may need you to
speak up and incite change. Here are five ways it can result in physical
and mental health consequences.
1. By inducing sedentary behavior
One of the first ill effects that come to mind is the long-term impact of
sitting at a desk during most of the day — an increased risk of obesity
and associated diseases. Long, uninterrupted use of a computer can
additionally contribute to problems like dry eye.
Your job should allow you to take short breaks through the day to
move around. Studies suggest that even a five-minute walk on an
hourly basis can help counter these damaging effects. Furthermore, you
may also consider performing desk exercises.