Some of The Health Hazards of Prolonged Sitting

Prolonged #sitting can have a number of  #negative effects on one’s #health. Some of the most significant #risks associated with prolonged sitting include:

Increased #risk of #cardiovascular #disease: Sitting for long periods of time can increase the risk of developing #heart #disease and high #blood pressure.

Increased risk of type 2 #diabetes: Prolonged sitting can affect the way the body processes sugar and can make it harder to control blood #sugar levels.

Increased risk of #cancer: Studies have shown that prolonged sitting is associated with an increased risk of certain types of cancer, such as #colon and #breast cancer.

Increased risk of obesity: Sitting for long periods of time can lead to #weightgain and an increased risk of #obesity.

Increased risk of  #backpain and poor posture: Sitting for long periods of time can lead to poor posture, which can in turn lead to back pain and other #musculoskeletal problems.

Reduced muscle mass and strength: Sitting for long periods of  #time can lead to #muscle atrophy and weakness.

It is important to take regular breaks from sitting and to #engage in regular  #physicalactivity to reduce the risks associated with #prolongedsitting.

Published: 25th January 2023
Last Updated: 23rd January 2023
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