{"id":1926553,"date":"2023-05-08T10:28:17","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T14:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-a-sedentary-lifestyle-can-sabotage-your-health\/"},"modified":"2023-05-08T10:31:03","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T14:31:03","slug":"how-a-sedentary-lifestyle-can-sabotage-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-a-sedentary-lifestyle-can-sabotage-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Sitting too much harms your health."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhow-a-sedentary-lifestyle-can-sabotage-your-health%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1926553&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Dangers of Sitting All Day: 7 Health Risks You Need to Know<\/h2>\n<p>Since 1950, the rate of sedentary jobs\u2014those that require prolonged periods of sitting\u2014has increased by 83 percent, according to the American Heart Association. Add in the internet and streaming services, and it&#8217;s easy to see how some people end up sitting from morning to night.<\/p>\n<p>This increase in sedentary lifestyle has taken a profound toll on our health, says the World Health Organization (WHO). Their experts estimate that physical inactivity contributes to two million deaths per year, making it one of the top 10 leading causes of death and disability in the world.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Weight Gain<\/h3>\n<p>Sitting for long periods of time can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-covid-30-americans-pack-on-the-pounds-during-covid-19-new-report-says\/\" title=\"The COVID 30: Americans Pack On The Pounds During COVID-19, New Report Says\">weight gain<\/a>, as it slows down your metabolism and reduces the number of calories you burn. A 2012 study published in the Texas Heart Institute Journal illustrates just how closely obesity and a sedentary lifestyle are linked.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Chronic Pain<\/h3>\n<p>Sitting for extended periods can lead to poor posture and back pain, particularly if you&#8217;re not sitting in an ergonomic chair or if you&#8217;re slouching. The spine was designed for elongation, and when you sit on a couch, bed, or other soft surface for prolonged periods, the spinal vertebrae become compressed.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Cardiovascular Disease<\/h3>\n<p>Research shows that when you sit all day, your risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-a-sedentary-lifestyle-can-sabotage-your-health\/\" title=\"Sitting too much harms your health.\">cardiovascular disease increases\u2014<\/a>even if you work out. Sitting for long periods can lead to higher levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Diabetes<\/h3>\n<p>Sitting for too long can increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, as it can lead to insulin resistance.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Mental Health<\/h3>\n<p>Those who lead a sedentary lifestyle tend to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-dhs-chief-admits-the-end-of-title-42-will-strain-immigration-system\/\" title=\"Biden DHS Chief Admits The End of Title 42 Will 'Strain' Immigration System\">experience increased levels<\/a> of stress, anxiety, and depression. A 2020 study published in the Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health looked at how levels of depression coincided with increased rates of sitting during COVID-19 lockdowns.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Prostatitis<\/h3>\n<p>Prolonged periods of sitting can harm the scrotum and prostate gland, leading to inflammation of the prostate.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Poor Circulation<\/h3>\n<p>Sitting all day can hurt your circulation, particularly if you have your knees bent while sitting on a chair. Poor circulation can lead to cells not getting enough oxygen, which can impact their function.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that taking breaks from long periods of sitting can profoundly improve your musculoskeletal health and comfort. Experts recommend that you stand, stretch, and walk every half hour for at least a minute or two.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, if you have health questions or concerns, always consult your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/if-you-are-over-65-you-need-these-four-things-in-your-medicine-cabinet\/\" title=\"If You Are Over 65 You Need These Four Things in Your Medicine Cabinet\">healthcare provider directly<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since 1950, the rate of sedentary jobs\u2014those that require prolonged periods of sitting\u2014has increased by 83 percent, according to the American Heart Association. Add in the internet and streaming services, and it&#8217;s easy to see how some people end up sitting from morning to night. This increase in sedentary lifestyle has taken a profound toll<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1926554,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[547],"tags":[18878,4964,8569],"class_list":["post-1926553","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-bongino-report","tag-harms","tag-health","tag-sitting"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1926553","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1926553"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1926553\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1926554"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1926553"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1926553"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1926553"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}