Health Risks Of Sitting At A Desk All Day

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In the future, more people may die due to inaction than any other epidemic! Yes, sitting has dire consequences.

You have more than 600 muscles and around 206 bones in your body. What are they for? They are there to help you move; not sit for the whole day!

Inactive body loses its agility and embraces old age faster! A study claims that people who sit for more than 6 hours a day are 50% more at the risk of death due to health issues (heart issues, obesity, cancer or diabetes).

Take a look at what happens when you sit all the time....

Risk #1

When you sit for too long, your pancreas will be forced to make more insulin. In the long run, this could up diabetes risk.

Risk #2

When you sit for too long, the blood flow to the brain becomes less and this could affect brain function.

Risk #3

When you sit all day, even digestive action takes a hit. Constipation, bloating and heartburn follow.

Risk #4

Prolonged sitting is also bad for your spine. The muscles over there don't get enough blood flow. This will lead to soreness of back and neck.

Risk #5

Too much of sitting could also increase the fatty buildup in your arteries which is bad for your heart.

Risk #6

Not enough action could also make the bones weak. This ups osteoporosis risk.

Risk #7

If you keep yourself active, you will be able to sleep well, prevent some types of cancer, prevent depression, enjoy better immunity and brain function, maintain strong bones and muscles, keep blood pressure stable and enjoy overall health.