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what are the health risks of working remotely?
Remote employment offers pros and cons, including health issues.
Misaligned hip
Desk sitting causes musculoskeletal pain. This soreness may cause hip misalignment and other musculoskeletal disorders, but more research is needed.
Diabetes
Sitting reduces blood flow to your legs and feet. Extremity numbness, tingling, and coldness result. It may worsen nerve pain and oxygenation.
Tennis elbow
Long-term typing can cause “tennis elbow” or “computer elbow.” Wrist and hand movement strain forearm muscles. Ergonomic keyboards and relaxed wrists prevent such injuries.
Headaches
Computer screen strain can cause tension headaches. Screens can disrupt sleep, causing headaches. Desk-cluttered remote worker
Eyes
Computer screen strain dries eyes. Dry eye can aggravate cataracts and cause pain. Care and over-the-counter eye drops usually control dry eye.
Metabolism
Long-term sitting may increase metabolic syndrome risk. High blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol define metabolic syndrome.
Insomnia
Remote work without work-life balance is unhealthy. Not disconnecting before bed may affect your sleep. Remote work-life balance and social isolation may increase depression and sleep disorders.
Remote work encourages depression-inducing habits. Sleep deprivation and inactivity may worsen depression. Remote workers should follow a healthy routine to avoid these risks.
Work-life balance may help employees mentally and physically.
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