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It sounds like the setup for a bad joke, but dormant butt syndrome is no laughing matter. Coined by physical therapist Chris Kolba, dormant butt syndrome refers to the weakened gluteal muscles caused by prolonged sitting and a sedentary lifestyle. This is a condition that’s been acknowledged by several other names by other trainers and physical therapists, all referring to the...

Many of us are familiar with the discomfort we so often experience after spending a long day at the office, or even a lazy weekend afternoon bingeing a TV series. Eye strain is an extremely common condition and a phenomenon that will likely become ever more common as we spend increasing hours in front of a wider variety of screen devices. It can be hard to notice how much...

You've probably heard about the idea of the active office but what that means for you and your particular workplace might be less clear. We know we need to be more active in our workplaces, but how does that apply to your particular office? What exactly do you need to do to be more active at work—and is being more active at work even worth it? Not only is it worth it—by a lo...

Office workers around the world are collectively amassing countless health issues resulting from the ever-increasing number of hours spent sitting down. Ranging from relatively minor physical ailments like backaches and eye strain to serious issues like high blood pressure and high cholesterol, sedentary lifestyles can even put people at risk of life threatening conditions...

We are so lucky to live in the era we do, with unprecedented access to technology and solutions to keep us healthy at work. Once-dangerous factory jobs and construction and labor positions have become regulated for worker safety, and we continue to develop tools to make jobs faster, easier, and safer. In general, the development and spread of new technology should be...

If you’re reading this article because you’ve already decided that you want to boost your workplace wellness, congratulations. You’ve already taken the most important step towards improving your health. With a little motivation, you’ll soon fall into healthier habits that will keep you happier and more productive and might even inspire your coworkers to make similar lifestyle c...