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Fit & Well
Health
Maddy Biddulph

Four shoulder exercises to relieve tension I wish I had known about sooner

Woman stands in front of desk with open laptop stretching her arms behind her head.

Spending too long sitting at a desk without moving can lead to a surprising number of health issues, from poor posture to neck, shoulder and back pain, while the lack of leg movement can sometimes cause issues with circulation, too.

Prolonged sitting can even slow the metabolism down, which impacts how the body regulates blood sugar and blood pressure, and metabolizes fat, which could potentially lead to weaker muscles and bones.

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