Most people are not aware of the fact that sitting still for too long can be very dangerous to their health. This is very common with people who have comfortable office spaces and those who have their personal work spaces at home.
It is very important to at least move your body or take a walk and not just sit down in the same position for a long time because the effect it has on the body system can be very deadly.
Here are some dangers and health risks associated with prolonged sitting that you might not have heard of;
• It can cause blood to pool in your legs and feet which can lead to further medical problems like Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). This is also known as blood clot.
• It can also have adverse effects on your mental health. Based on research, people who sit for too long have higher risk of having anxiety and depression.
• It also has effects on the heart. Sitting for too long can lead to cardiovascular diseases.
• It can slow down the metabolism process which makes it hard for the body to break down fat, thus, leading to obesity.
• It also makes it hard for the body to regulate blood pressure and blood sugar.
• It leads to back pain because it stresses your spine and other joints in the body.
• It also affects the shoulder, the neck and the hip.
