7 surprising reasons you should never eat lunch at your desk

Written by: Mantasha Qureshi Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

Poor Digestion

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Increased Stress

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Lower Productivity

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Unhealthy Food Choices

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Prolonged Sitting

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Dirty Workstation

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Missed Social Breaks

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