Why you are probably sitting down for too long
undefined 23, 2024
Prolonged sitting, whether at work or home, is linked to serious health risks like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Jeremy Morris’s 1953 study showed that bus drivers, who sat all day, had higher coronary heart disease rates than bus conductors who stayed active. Today’s shift to remote work increases sitting time, exacerbating these risks. Sedentary behavior, marked by reduced muscle activity and poor blood flow, worsens vascular dysfunction. Experts like David Dunstan highlight that even with regular exercise, long periods of sitting can be harmful.
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