Monthly Archives: February 2017

The Risks of Sitting Too Much are Real

Sitting so much is dangerous because: The harm really adds up:  sitting for 6 hours or more daily for 20 years can increase your risk of prostate and breast cancer by 30% and your risk of dying from heart disease … Continue reading

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Sitting Causes Bone Loss

Sitting so much is dangerous because: Women who sit for 6 hours or more per day will see a 1% decrease in bone mass each year. Download Healthful Tips: Sit Less, Stand and Move More

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Sitting Causes Weight Gain

Sitting so much is dangerous because: As you gain weight from lower calorie needs and higher blood sugar levels, you become insulin resistant, stressing your liver, pancreas and other organs. Download Healthful Tips: Sit Less, Stand and Move More

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Sitting Causes Muscles to Weaken

Sitting so much is dangerous because: As you sit, your muscles weaken and electrical activity decreases. Sitting or lying for 24-hour period results in a 40% decrease in blood sugar uptake to the cells. Download Healthful Tips: Sit Less, Stand … Continue reading

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Sitting Decreases Metabolism

Sitting so much is dangerous because: When you sit, your metabolism decreases so that you burn 1 calorie per minute less than if you were standing. If you were able to stand instead of sitting or lying for 5 hours … Continue reading

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