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Edition #30 · Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 2022 positive stories
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Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk

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Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk

Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.

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