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Your chair is killing you

August 20, 2013

If you are like me and the millions of other workers who spend most of the workday sitting down, then you should know that your chair isn’t very healthy for you.

A new video from educational video creator Flikli goes over the hazards created by long periods sitting, and what you can do to minimize the risks. Check it out:

(h/t: Eric Zorn, Chicago Tribune)

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