Key Takeaways

People with sedentary jobs have a higher risk of heart disease and early death compared to those who sit less.

Prolonged sitting contributes to chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and metabolic issues, even in active individuals.

Experts recommend standing or moving every 20 minutes to improve circulation and reduce the health risks of sitting too long.

Sitting for too long during the day can compromise your health and shorten your lifespan.

A study in Taiwan found that people with sedentary jobs had a 34% higher risk of dying from heart disease and 16% higher risk of death from any cause, compared to people who didn’t sit much at work. Other studies have shown that even moderate exercise cannot offset the harm of sitting all day .

Why Sitting All Day Harms Yo

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