Hyderabad: Sitting for prolonged periods, often required by many jobs, can seriously jeopardize your health and even shorten your lifespan to a degree comparable to the risks posed by obesity and smoking, a prominent Hyderabad-based doctor said on Thursday, May 23. Dr Sudhir Kumar, who is popular for issuing health advisories on platform X, said that 60-75 minutes of moderately intense physical activity daily (such as brisk walking, running or cycling) can counter the ill-effects of prolonged sitting. āIf you sit for more than 13 hours daily, doing exercise also can not counter the ill-effects posed by prolonged sitting.
Health hazards associated with prolonged sitting are: Increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, abdominal adiposity (obesity), elevated LDL cholesterol & triglycerides, heart attack, stroke, cancer and premature death. Strategies to minimize sitting duration: š“If you sit for more than 8 hours daily and don't do any physical activity, your risk of dying is similar to that posed by smoking and obesity. š¢60-75 minutes of moderately intense physical activity daily (such as brisk walking, running or cycling) can counter the ill-effects.
.. The post hit the cord with many users on X, who commented about how their health has been affected due to prolonged hours of sitting in front of the laptop.
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