Be careful if you sit too much! Even exercise will not work, there will be serious harm

Due to too much work in the office and inactive life, most people nowadays sit for 8-10 hours, which is dangerous for health. It is very common to have neck and back pain due to sitting for long, but due to this, dangerous diseases like heart disease and cancer can also increase.

A new study has stated that sitting for more than 10.5 hours a day can increase the risk of heart diseases. The harm of working continuously by sitting does not end even after exercising. Therefore, one should try to avoid this habit.

Reduce the risk of heart attack by sitting less

A study by a team from MIT and Harvard has stated that the less time people spend sitting or lying down, the less heart-related risks they will have. It also states that the risk of heart failure and heart-related diseases was found in 10.6 hours daily without any physical activity. The study analyzed the data of 89,530 people and monitored them for a week using a fitness tracker.

Many of these people sat for 9.4 hours a day and many for 10.6 hours. High inflation was seen in those who sat more. The study said that even those who exercised regularly had a high risk of heart failure up to 40%. The study found that if you are physically inactive and are working out, then it does not have any effect.

Disadvantages of sitting for a long time

1. Sitting for a long time slows down the body's metabolism. This reduces the body's ability to control blood sugar levels, blood pressure, fat levels and CO2 levels despite exercising regularly.

2. Sitting for a long time can have a negative effect on cholesterol levels, increasing the risk of heart health. It also increases the risk of colon, breast and endometrial cancer. It disrupts blood flow in the body. Increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and causes weakness in the legs, glutes, spine and shoulders.

How to avoid the risk

1. Maintain a proper balance of sitting and exercise.

2. Try to take frequent breaks while sitting and working.

3. Take a small walk around your cabin or stand and make calls every 30-60 minutes.

4. Keep yourself active if you have an active workplace like a standing desk or treadmill desk.

5. Also try wearing a fitness tracker, which monitors your activities, reminding you every hour how long you have been sitting.