Too much SITTING!
Check out the Mayo Clinic's How Harmful is Too Much Sitting? for an explanation.
Prolonged sitting (both too much & too often) is regularly blamed for back pain & stiffness. However, it also increases your risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, cancer, heart disease, stroke, etc. Plus, studies are showing it can shorten your life, too.CBS News' Sitting Too Much May Double Your Risk of Dying
Less sitting & TV time often leads to improved quality & quantity of life. Even small changes help. USAToday's Sitting Less Could Extend Your Life shares how much of a difference physical activity can make.
At minimum, experts recommend getting up, moving around, &/or taking a "wiggle break" for at least 10 minutes every hour. For tips to include more activity into your day & lessen TV time, check out Eat Smart, Move More.
A small study recently indicated that participating workers who stood at a workstation for about 1 hour per day felt more energized, productive, & happier. Although results may vary in other situations, it may be worth trying!
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