In recent times, advances in technology has fundamentally changed the way majority of the adults spend their waking hours. Where it was once the common to spend virtually all those hours on your feet- twisting, walking, bending and moving- it is now the norm to spend those hours sitting. The modern day office is built in such a way that you can make phone calls, check your emails and attend a video conference without having to get up from your chair. On an average, we tend to spend 9-10 hours sitting. Unfortunately, even a 40-60 mins workout is not enough to counteract the effects of sitting for so long. While it is natural for one to sit around for a brief period of time, long periods of sitting day-in and day-out can have an adverse impact on one's health. At the molecular level, our body is designed to be active for large periods of time. When you restrict your movement for large periods of time, you're telling your body that it's time to shut down and get ready for death. When one sits directly after eating, blood-sugar levels tend to spike up, whereas getting up after you eat can cut those spikes in half!
These are the following organs sitting for long hours can affect:
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