Sitting for a long time... causes illness and shortens lifespan.

People who do not engage in physical activity at all, let alone exercise, find it difficult to lead a healthy life.

If you sit for a long time with your buttocks attached to the chair, various illnesses can develop, and your lifespan may be shortened.

 

 

Based on information from the American health and medical media 'WebMD,' we looked into the harmful effects on the whole body caused by sitting all day. According to medical experts, to escape these negative effects, you need to move more every day.

 

Every 30 minutes, stand up from your seat, stretch, touch your toes, and take a walk around the office.

Sometimes, working while standing in front of the desk and looking at the computer screen on the stand is also an option.

You should find and practice various good methods to prevent the negative effects of sitting continuously and to maintain your health.

 

 

 

Gaining weight

 

It is very dangerous to sit for a long time watching TV or continuously surfing the web.

The likelihood of being overweight or obese increases significantly.

While exercising every day is of course good, it's hard to manage the increasing weight due to spending too much time in front of screens.

 

My heart is getting worse.

 

Public transportation drivers, such as bus and train operators, who spend most of their day sitting.

There are research results comparing the group and the non-group flight attendant group.

According to this, people who sit still are about twice as likely to develop heart disease as those who stand and move around.

Even though their diets and lifestyles were similar, that was the case.

 

The risk of dementia increases

 

Sitting for too long increases the risk of developing dementia.

If you fall into the habit of sitting for long periods, it can lead to heart disease, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

The likelihood of getting sick increases significantly. Moving all day long greatly helps reduce the risk of all health problems.

Physical activity that keeps the body moving is much more important than exercise.

 

The likelihood of developing diabetes increases.

 

Sitting all day increases the risk of developing diabetes.

It's not just because of low calorie expenditure. The reason is not clear.

However, medical professionals have consistently noted that sitting for extended periods causes the body to respond to insulin

I think the method may change.

Insulin is a hormone that helps burn sugars and carbohydrates to produce energy.

 

It is more likely to develop deep vein thrombosis.

 

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where blood clots form in the veins of the legs.

It can happen if you sit still for too long.

If a blood clot breaks off from the leg blood vessels and blocks the pulmonary artery, a serious event occurs.

You may feel swelling and pain, but there may be no significant symptoms.

The longer you sit still at once, the more dangerous it becomes.

 

Overcome with anxiety

 

Sometimes alone, able to participate in activities through screens.

Because of this, if sleep is disturbed, it can become even more anxious.

Additionally, spending too much time alone can lead to drifting apart from friends, lovers, and others.

This can lead to social anxiety. The exact cause has not yet been identified.

 

I am experiencing pain in my lower back.

 

Sitting posture puts enormous stress on the back muscles, neck, and spine.

Sitting slouched worsens the symptoms. In such cases, an appropriate height of

You can sit on an ergonomic chair and properly lean your back.

However, no matter how comfortable it is, the back doesn't like sitting for a long time.

Getting up and moving for 1 to 2 minutes every 30 minutes is good for maintaining a straight spine.

 

Leads to varicose veins

 

Varicose veins show symptoms such as swelling, twisting, and bulging.

Sitting for too long can cause blood to pool in your legs.

Because of this, the veins are subjected to additional pressure. Spider veins (broken blood vessel clusters) may also appear.

Generally not serious, but there may be pain.

It is advisable to seek the help of a doctor.

 

Loses activity due to osteoporosis.

 

Inactive elderly people are especially at high risk of developing osteoporosis.

Difficulty moving, such as going to the bathroom or toilet, may gradually lead to loss of mobility or activity.

Moderate exercise cannot prevent cavities.

It is best not to lie on the sofa for several hours at a time.

 

The risk of developing cancer increases.

 

The likelihood of developing colon cancer, endometrial cancer, lung cancer, and other cancers may increase.

The longer you sit, the greater the risk becomes.

Older women have a higher likelihood of developing breast cancer.

You often need to get up from your seat and continue with large and small movements.

 

[Source: Komedii.com]