One of the activities that probably doesn't require much effort is sitting. We may think that it keeps us safer from other forms of illnesses since sitting is known to be the basic human resting position.
Researchers have recently found that sedentary lifestyle such as activities that involve general prolonged sitting poses a great risk to a person's chance in getting type 2 diabetes and increased measurement in waist. Moreover, as per Medical News Today, living in a motionless lifestyle has been seen as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and other conditions. It has been found that a sedentary lifestyle also increases the risk of developing high blood pressure and coronary heart diseases as well as the risk of developing certain forms of cancer.
Prolonged sitting hours have also been associated to being overweight, obesity, and an increased mortality risk. It was also found that the lack of physical activity contributes to certain emotions like anxiety and depression.
According to FM World, experts from the Western University in Canada have conducted a study showing that the mere act of sitting for 20 minutes or more typically increases the risk of all-cause mortality. A positive correlation between the length and frequency of breaks from sitting and increasing the time spent on standing are just some of the simple ways that experts suggest to decrease the said sedentary behavior.
It was found that having a regular physical activity plays a vital role for healthy aging. The physical activity guidelines suggests older adults aged 65 years and over to do at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week like brisk walking, muscle strengthening activities for 2 or more days per week so to keep all major muscles working.
Furthermore, experts claim that doing regular physical exercises even below the recommended guidelines is still beneficial to one's health.
