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Sitting Too Long Here are the Health Risks and How to Combat Them (6)

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Sitting Too Long Here are the Health Risks and How to Combat Them (6)

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  1. SITTING TOO LONG? HERE ARE THE HEALTH RISKS AND HOW TO COMBAT THEM

  2. Many people in today's modern culture work occupations that demand them to spend a lot of time seated at a desk or computer. But leading a sedentary lifestyle can be harmful to our health.

  3. HEALTH HAZARDS OF PROLONGED SITTING Long periods of sitting or lying down raise your risk of developing chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer.

  4. OBESITY We burn fewer calories when we sit for extended periods of time, which can result in weight gain and obesity. Moreover, a sedentary lifestyle might slow our metabolism, making it more difficult to lose weight.

  5. HEART DISEASE The chance of developing heart disease might also rise with prolonged sitting. Our blood flow slows down when we are sitting, which can cause plaque to accumulate in our arteries. This may eventually result in excessive blood pressure, a stroke, or a heart attack.

  6. DIABETES The chance of developing heart disease might also rise with prolonged sitting. Our blood flow slows down when we are sitting, which can cause plaque to accumulate in our arteries. This may eventually result in excessive blood pressure, a stroke, or a heart attack.

  7. CANCER Moreover, prolonged sitting can raise the risk of developing some cancers, such as breast, colon, and endometrial cancer. A number of factors, including a decline in physical activity and an increase in inflammation, are likely to be responsible for this.

  8. POOR POSTURE Long periods of sitting can also result in poor posture, which can hurt your neck, shoulders, and back. Muscle imbalances and even ruptured discs might result from it.

  9. Prevent Health Hazards Associated With Prolonged Sitting Our health can suffer from prolonged sitting, which increases our risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. There are, however, a number of methods

  10. TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS Taking frequent breaks is one of the best methods to reduce the health concerns associated with prolonged sitting. Every 30 minutes or so, get up and go for a stroll

  11. USE A STANDING DESK The utilization of a standing desk is an additional choice. You can work while standing up, which can aid with posture and increase calorie burn

  12. EXERCISE REGULARLY The health concerns associated with prolonged sitting can be reduced by engaging in regular exercise. This can help maintain a healthy weight, control blood sugar levels

  13. TAKE CARE OF YOUR POSTURE Combating the health concerns associated with prolonged sitting also requires practicing proper posture. Straighten your back and relax your shoulders when you sit.

  14. CLIMB STAIRS Another strategy to include extra physical activity in your day is to use the stairs rather than the elevator. This can assist increase calorie burn and improve cardiovascular health.

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