Don't sound like an alarmist, but your desk may kill you - and your business.

It is estimated that 75% to 80% of Americans suffer from low back pain, mainly because we are sedentary and sitting saturate. All of these discomforts cause about $100 billion in drug bills each year, which is more than half of the $170 billion spent on occupational diseases and injuries.

And the situation gets worse.

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Last year, when the "Internal Medicine Yearbook" published a study entitled "Self-sitting time and its relationship with adult disease incidence, mortality and hospitalization risk: systematic review and meta-analysis", the shortcomings of the desk became a major news.

This is not the sexiest title, so when CNN broadcasts the story, they will sneer more - "even if you exercise, sitting will kill you." In addition, the study found that "long Time to sit." It means 8 to 12 hours a day, which can lead to an increase in the incidence of heart disease, cancer and chronic health conditions such as type 2 diabetes.

For those who live on their own – and live their lives – these are surprising facts for those at your desk. Here is how to protect yourself.

Your posture.

It turns out that your mother is right. Good posture is very important.on your desk - your back bends forward - puts excessive pressure on your upper back, lower back and neck. This pressure is mainly due to the misalignment of the height of the table and the chair.

Aiming at both positions must be. First, set the display to the line of sight so you don't have to look too far. Second, adjust your chair to match the height of your keywords to keep your back straight, your neck and shoulders relaxed, and your arms to rest comfortably as you type, feeling natural. If you have to be nervous, then adapt.

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Your tool.

Of course they are small, but your keyboard and mouse can cause a variety of problems. According to the International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 76% of people suffer from musculoskeletal symptoms. According to reports, due to incorrect use of the keyboard and mouse, the prevalence of musculoskeletal diseases is as high as 81%.

You can solve these problems with an ergonomic mouse or an ergonomic keyboard. Or you can reduce unnecessary movement by increasing the speed of mouse tracking.

Your screen.

The obvious risk is that humans are not built to stare at harsh, low-light screens 8 to 10 hours a day. In addition, on average, we will stay up late to watch the screen for one to two hours - our mobile phones, tablets, laptops and TV sets - and a conclusion to us; our eyes are suffering.

The best way to protect your eyes is to rest regularly on the screen - even if they are as short as 30 seconds - and avoid all screens during breaks or lunches. In addition, you can “stretch” your eye muscles by looking up and at a distance. Go out when you stretch your eyes. Natural light is very helpful, just like buying FL-41 tinted glass for your own glasses.

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Your chair.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, sitting on your desk every day for too much time may really kill you. As the "Internal Medicine Annual Report" found, sitting for a long time has a scientific connection with diabetes, cardiovascular events and even cancer.

If you don't have an accident, take a break every hour, stand, stretch and move around. Look at the standing desk. The use of a standing desk has been shown to significantly reduce BMI and offset the lifetime impact of long-term sitting. As Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff recently told Business Insider, "Always. I have been using a standing desk and often use a treadmill desk so I can walk when I receive an email."

Don't sit down.

This is real. Your desk may kill you and your business.

At the very least, it can cause serious problems such as back pain, neck pain, eye pain and general musculoskeletal problems. To protect yourself, follow the simple suggestions above. This may be the best investment you can make for your business. It may be saving your life.