How Sitting For Long Hours Affects Your Health
Do you find it hard to get away from your computer screen? According to studies, sitting in front of screens for hours every day can create some pretty serious health complications, including blood clots and heart failure. For a great summary of studies, take a look at this infographic from CBC.

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