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7 WAYS YOUR DESK JOB IS KILLING YOU! (1)

Scientists have found that spending a considerable amount of time sitting is incredibly damaging to our health. A 2017 study concluded that sitting for prolonged periods could even result in early death. It might be hard to believe but many years ago, human beings actually engaged in several physical activities from farming to walking for miles since there were few cars. Now, there are less manual labour jobs and more office jobs which means most people sit all day at work and spend their evenings on the couch watching TV or playing video games. We hate to be the ones to tell you, but this lifestyle is slowly killing you. Brace yourselves because here are seven ways sitting all day at your desk is slowly killing you: Osteoporosis: This is a condition when bones become weak and brittle. It used to be found among the elderly. Now, it is present in younger people, even those in their 30s. Doctors blame this on prolonged periods of sitting. Weight gain/obesity: Research has shown that sitting for long periods slows metabolism, which affects the body’s ability to break down body fat. Depression/mental health disorders: Science has linked the sedentary lifestyle to an increased risk of depression. Heart diseases: Researchers have associated prolonged sitting with an 18% increased risk of dying of cardiovascular diseases. Cancer: There is a 17% increased risk of dying from cancer and about a 13% increase in the risk of being diagnosed with cancer if you sit for too long. High blood pressure: Sitting for many hours can negatively affect the body's ability to regulate blood pressure. Early death: Back in 2002, the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that approximately 2 million deaths per year are attributed to physical inactivity and sedentary living. After analyzing data collected over 15 years, a 2017 study also found that sedentary lifestyles could result in an increased risk of early death. While we can not completely escape living sedentary lifestyles, we can counter the harmful effects by doing the following: Exercising - High levels of exercise can lessen some of the deadly risks associated with prolonged sitting. 2016 studies found that exercising for 60 to 75 minutes a day should “eliminate the increased risk of death associated with high sitting time.” Parking further away from your office so you can walk. Setting reminders on your phone to stand and move around every 30 minutes or hour. Taking walks during lunch breaks. Taking the stairs instead of using the elevator. Doing chores around the house. Using phone calls as an excuse to walk around. Spending less time watching television, playing video games or on your phone. Which of these lifestyle changes will you be making to avoid the consequences of sitting too long?

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