Over the years, research has highlighted how risky sitting for prolonged periods of time is. Over the years, research has highlighted how risky sitting for prolonged periods of time is. (iStock)

For employees in sedentary desk jobs, being healthy in the office can be challenging. Between long hours sitting down and time spent in front of a computer screen, risks to the office worker lurk quite openly.

To improve their health while at work, many employees look for alternatives to the traditional office setup. A favorite among many office workers is to replace their office chair with an exercise ball or to use a standing desk.

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