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Behind your speedy Amazon delivery are serious hazards for workers, government finds

Workers pack orders at an Amazon fulfillment center on January 20, 2015 in Tracy, California. OSHA cited Amazon after federal safety inspectors found ergonomic hazards at three Amazon warehouses. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Behind your speedy Amazon delivery are serious hazards for workers, government finds

January 18, 2023 • The Labor Department has cited Amazon for failing to keep workers safe at three warehouses. Federal safety inspectors found workers at high risk of lower back injuries and musculoskeletal disorders.

Got neck and back pain? Break up your work day with these 5 exercises for relief

Back and neck pain from screen use are common. Researchers say breaking up the work day with little bursts of exercise can help. Cha Pornea for NPR hide caption

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Got neck and back pain? Break up your work day with these 5 exercises for relief

January 5, 2023 • Hunching over screens takes a toll. Movement researchers say you can prevent pain from accumulating by taking quick breaks for movement. Here are 5 exercises to try that take a minute or less.

Stand To Work If You Like, But Don't Brag About The Benefits

An analysis of 20 studies failed to find good evidence that standing at a work desk is better than sitting. Photo illustration by Meredith Rizzo/NPR hide caption

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Stand To Work If You Like, But Don't Brag About The Benefits

March 17, 2016 • Standing desks have been touted as the answer for health problems caused by sitting all day. But the evidence that the high desks improve health — or that they are even used much — is weak.