 Here's another Thrive Tip from Kaiser Permanente and Fox 12. You've probably heard studies that have stated sitting is the new smoking. It has left many office workers to wonder what they can do to stay healthy. Our bodies are designed to move, so even regular exercise isn't going to counter act the damaging effects of sitting at your desk all day. Sitting all day at work and then sitting again all evening to watch TV can lead to all kinds of problems like back pain, joint pain, and even more serious things like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. So the key is to get your blood circulating by moving around every so often, which will also re-energize your brain. Having a standing desk is ideal, but if you don't have one you can do things like stand while you talk on the phone or eat lunch, take a break to walk around your office every hour, or use an exercise ball while you're watching TV. How you sit is important as well. Experts suggest getting an ergonomic assessment to assure your desk and chair are the right height for you. This has been another Thrive Tip sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and Fox 12. Visit KP Thrive on Facebook for more information.