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A growing amount of research is beginning to look at the benefits of taking breaks and promoting positive health habits at work. Sedentary behavior is on the rise and especially affects those working in an office setting. Additionally, there is mixed research regarding types of breaks at work and their benefits. This paper will explore, in further detail, the problems surrounding workplace breaks and sedentary behaviors, differences in types of workplace breaks, the impact on health and productivity, and what this means moving forward for organizations.