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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shakira Akabusi

What working from home really does to your body – and how to fix it

2 in 5 of people in the UK work from home some of the time - (Getty Images)

Last week, England’s chief medical officer issued a stark warning to remote workers in the UK about their health. 2 in 5 Brits work from home at least some of the time as of December 2025, reports finder.com.

Professor Sir Chris Whitty said hybrid working could lead to ‘a lot of people doing very little other than leave their homes, where previously people would be routinely going to work.’ But what effect does working from home actually have on our bodies?

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