August 30, 2016
Sitting Disease
Research shows that the movement we do (or don’t do) throughout the day may be just as important as our planned exercise sessions when it comes to our health. Sitting for long periods of time has been linked with a number of health concerns that includes increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels. Too much sitting also seems to increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. In addition to your planned workout, don’t sit when you can stand, don’t stand when you can pace or walk, and don’t just walk when you can walk briskly. Look for simple ways to get up and move every 30 to 60 minutes throughout your day. (Source: Mayo Clinic)
Visit this link for a poster you can print for your office: http://www.juststand.org/Portals/3/literature/JustStandInfoGraphic.pdf.
This wellness tip brought to you by the Healthy You wellness team.