Active Working

We've gathered some of the latest research into the benefits of walking more, combined this with ideas for getting on your feet at work, and transformed all of this information into an easy-to-follow infographic.

It’s official - taking short breaks and moving around while working is good for you. But some homeworkers get anxious about the need to constantly prove productivity. Find out more.

Improve your working from home comfort, mental health and productivity by exploring the ideas in this useful infographic for anyone who works from home part time.

Are sit-stand desks the shining future of healthy, productive computer work, or the standing joke of the decade?

If you've ever felt tight or achy around your shoulders and neck after a long day at your desk, you're not alone. Last year upper limb and neck problems accounted for most reported musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

Sit-stand desk use can make us feel happier and sharpen work-related traits like decision-making and problem-solving, according to brain scientists at University College London.

We all know that sitting for long periods of time is associated with a myriad of health problems, from heart disease and diabetes to some cancers and even premature death. But what is all this sitting down doing to our brains?

The results of the 'Taking a stand: the effects of standing desks on task performance and engagement' study, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, might surprise you.

Something needs to be done about our sedentary lifestyles. Why are 20 million of us not meeting the government's recommended 150 minutes of moderate to intense activity a week?