If your work requires you to sit at a desk for long periods of time, it can be easy to stick to your sitting position the whole time you’re at work. Of course, you’ll get up for a drink every now and then, but before you know it you’ll be back in your chair working for several hours straight. Deep down, we know that sitting for too long isn’t good, but really how bad can it be?
Studies indicate that there are several health concerns for people who sit for way too long. What’s worse is that hitting the gym or getting exercise won’t significantly offset the health risks. If you’ve parked yourself in front of your computer right now, you might want to get up and stretch before reading these 15 surprising health hazards of sitting. The good thing is that you can easily reduce your risks of contracting any of these diseases by simply getting up more often and stretching your back and neck.
It Can Hurt your Heart
Researchers linked extended periods of sitting down to several cardiovascular diseases. This was done by comparing two groups: one group of workers who constantly sit, and another group that doesn’t. Despite their similar lifestyles and diets, the first group of people was twice as likely to contract heart-related disorders.
