Sitting Too Much Can Be Dangerous

You’ve heard “Stand up for your rights,” but how about “Stand up for your LIFE”?

Too much sitting has been identified as a health hazard in recent years, particularly among mature adults. It has been blamed for increasing the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and premature aging, as well as cognitive decline.

A byproduct of too much sitting is tightened hip flexors, which hinder your posture, gait, and athletic performance. And even though you might be working less, you’re still at your desk and computer, rounding your back and straining your neck.

Proper exercise can relieve muscle soreness and tension and improve your walking, comfort, and mobility. Plenty of simple at-home exercises will do the trick, and we can show you how.

In one study, scientists compared 1,500 older women with sedentary subjects and active peers. They found that the inactive group’s cells were eight years older than those of the more active women.

Regular exercise is essential. In addition, remember to rise more and walk around. Break up an hour of sitting with a few minutes of light activity. If nothing else, turn off the TV and the computer, stand, stretch, and walk around the house.

The cancer society suggests we:

Stand to fold laundry
Exercise or stretch while watching TV
Walk around during commercials

Stand up for your health, now more than ever.

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