The health risks of prolonged sitting:
A new study that was recently conducted has found that it is NOT so bad for you if you are physically fit. Prolonged sitting at your desk at work or sitting on your couch and in your car for a prolonged period has previously been linked to obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.
The study, was conducted at the Cooper Clinic in Dallas, Texas. The study enrolled 1,304 men between 1981 and 2012. The participants reported on how much time they spent watching TV and sitting in their cars and took a treadmill test to determine their physical fitness. Results showed that once physical fitness was factored in prolonged sitting. Prolonged sitting was associated only with a higher ratio of triglycerides to HDL cholesterol, NOT the long list of health problems identified in earlier studies.
Of course, this undoubtedly will NOT be the last word on the subject, but it does hint that for those with desk jobs, long commutes and some TV time, the impact of sitting on health may NOT be as bad as previously thought.
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