Scientists say that people who sit for long periods of time have twice the risk of heart disease than those who stand.
According to scientists, too much sitting at one place can be a cause for potential dementia. Sitting also raises the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, all of which play a role in the condition.
Walking throughout the day can be helpful in reducing the risk of all these health problems more than exercise. The effect of sitting too much is difficult to cope with exercise. If you exercise for 7 hours a week, then you cannot reverse the effect of sitting for 7 hours at a time.
There are negative effects of sitting for long hours. It is not yet clear why this happens, but doctors believe that sitting can change the way your body reacts to insulin, hormones that help it burn sugar and carbohydrates for energy.
The sitting position puts a lot of pressure on your back muscles, neck and spine. To prevent the negative effects of sitting continuously, you should stand every half an hour during work. Touch your toes. Take a walk around the office. Be more dynamic in your day.