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The Sitting Epidemic: 7 Alarming Ways Prolonged Sitting Harms Your Body
The simple act of sitting is harming your body. Here are some alarming ways that prolonged sitting is dangerous.
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Why Long Flights, Hospital Stays, And Desk Jobs Raise Dangrous Blood Clot Risk
Sitting for over 4-6 hours without movement either in office or in economy seats of long flight journey can lead to pooling of blood in legs and subsequently the formation of clots.
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High Screen Time And Sitting For Long Hours? Your Arthritis Risk Is Rising Too
Once known as a disease of aging, arthritis is now surfacing in younger adults and teens. Experts warn that long hours of sitting, poor posture, and increased screen time are damaging joints early.
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Do You Scroll Your Phone On Toilet? You May Be At Risk Of This Disease
Prolonged sitting on a toilet seat is believed to increase pressure inside the pelvic floor.
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Too Much Sitting Increases Risk Of Future Health Problems. Here's How
For chest pain patients, the amount of time they spend sedentary afterward is linked to a greater risk for more heart problems and death within a year.
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Is Your Desk Job Slowly Killing You? Experts Warn Of Serious Health Risks
Prolonged sitting has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, obesity, and even early death.
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Is A Sedentary Lifestyle A Major Health Risk? Take These Simple Precautionary Steps
This article highlights how leading a sedentary lifestyle can invite a plethora of health problems, including obesity. It is imperative to follow these simple precautionary measures and stay active throughout life.
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Sitting Too Long Linked To Heart Disease Not Even Exercise Can Undo: Study
The findings, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, reveal a clear link between prolonged sitting and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Prolonged Standing Poses Circulatory Health Risks, Study Suggests
A study of more than 80,000 UK adults found that standing for extended periods without regular movement can raise the risk of circulatory issues like varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis. While standing desks are often seen as a healthier alternative to sitting, the research shows they don’t reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke. Instead,...
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Video: Woman's Dangerous Stunt With Child On The Edge Of Open Well Angers Internet
A video has surfaced on social media showing a woman sitting on the edge of a well with a child clinging to her leg.
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Sitting Too Much? Here's How Much Exercise You Need To Counteract The Effects
Research suggests that about 30-40 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise each day can counteract the negative health effects of prolonged sitting. This recommendation comes from a meta-analysis of nine studies involving thousands of people.
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How Sitting Too Long Is Impacting Your Health: The Surge Of Dead Butt Syndrome
To combat dead butt syndrome, experts recommend incorporating regular physical activity, stretching, and strengthening exercises targeting the gluteal muscles.
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Sedentary, Non-Coffee Drinkers At 60% More Risk Of Dying, Study Finds
Non-coffee drinkers who sat for six or more hours a day were at almost 60 per cent higher risk of dying compared to coffee drinkers sitting for less than six hours, according to a research.
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Coffee Could Lower Risk Of Death From Sitting Too Much: Study
These findings are promising, but further research is needed to understand the ideal coffee dosage for optimal health benefits.
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Smartphone Usage Over 3 Hours a Day in Teens May Cause Back Pain, Other Health Issues
Because of the popularity of smartphones and tablets, as well as the growth of television channels, computer games, and educational applications, children and teenagers are spending more amount of time gazing at screens, sometimes with poor posture, which can lead to back pain and other issues. A study by Brazilian researchers, funded by FAPESP and...
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The Sitting Epidemic: 7 Alarming Ways Prolonged Sitting Harms Your Body
The simple act of sitting is harming your body. Here are some alarming ways that prolonged sitting is dangerous.
-
Why Long Flights, Hospital Stays, And Desk Jobs Raise Dangrous Blood Clot Risk
Sitting for over 4-6 hours without movement either in office or in economy seats of long flight journey can lead to pooling of blood in legs and subsequently the formation of clots.
-
High Screen Time And Sitting For Long Hours? Your Arthritis Risk Is Rising Too
Once known as a disease of aging, arthritis is now surfacing in younger adults and teens. Experts warn that long hours of sitting, poor posture, and increased screen time are damaging joints early.
-
Do You Scroll Your Phone On Toilet? You May Be At Risk Of This Disease
Prolonged sitting on a toilet seat is believed to increase pressure inside the pelvic floor.
-
Too Much Sitting Increases Risk Of Future Health Problems. Here's How
For chest pain patients, the amount of time they spend sedentary afterward is linked to a greater risk for more heart problems and death within a year.
-
Is Your Desk Job Slowly Killing You? Experts Warn Of Serious Health Risks
Prolonged sitting has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, obesity, and even early death.
-
Is A Sedentary Lifestyle A Major Health Risk? Take These Simple Precautionary Steps
This article highlights how leading a sedentary lifestyle can invite a plethora of health problems, including obesity. It is imperative to follow these simple precautionary measures and stay active throughout life.
-
Sitting Too Long Linked To Heart Disease Not Even Exercise Can Undo: Study
The findings, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, reveal a clear link between prolonged sitting and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
-
Prolonged Standing Poses Circulatory Health Risks, Study Suggests
A study of more than 80,000 UK adults found that standing for extended periods without regular movement can raise the risk of circulatory issues like varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis. While standing desks are often seen as a healthier alternative to sitting, the research shows they don’t reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke. Instead,...
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Video: Woman's Dangerous Stunt With Child On The Edge Of Open Well Angers Internet
A video has surfaced on social media showing a woman sitting on the edge of a well with a child clinging to her leg.
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Sitting Too Much? Here's How Much Exercise You Need To Counteract The Effects
Research suggests that about 30-40 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise each day can counteract the negative health effects of prolonged sitting. This recommendation comes from a meta-analysis of nine studies involving thousands of people.
-
How Sitting Too Long Is Impacting Your Health: The Surge Of Dead Butt Syndrome
To combat dead butt syndrome, experts recommend incorporating regular physical activity, stretching, and strengthening exercises targeting the gluteal muscles.
-
Sedentary, Non-Coffee Drinkers At 60% More Risk Of Dying, Study Finds
Non-coffee drinkers who sat for six or more hours a day were at almost 60 per cent higher risk of dying compared to coffee drinkers sitting for less than six hours, according to a research.
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Coffee Could Lower Risk Of Death From Sitting Too Much: Study
These findings are promising, but further research is needed to understand the ideal coffee dosage for optimal health benefits.
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Smartphone Usage Over 3 Hours a Day in Teens May Cause Back Pain, Other Health Issues
Because of the popularity of smartphones and tablets, as well as the growth of television channels, computer games, and educational applications, children and teenagers are spending more amount of time gazing at screens, sometimes with poor posture, which can lead to back pain and other issues. A study by Brazilian researchers, funded by FAPESP and...
