Sitting too long is hazard to our health
@amadeo (111938)
United States
February 12, 2019 11:15am CST
While waiting in the Dr.office for my visit and picked up Newsweek.
They had an article about sitting too long is hazard to our health.
I talked to my Dr.on this and he agreed it is.
This is what he said to us.Mike and I
I do get up and walked around.If the weather is good.Go for my.walk
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Too much sitting overall and prolonged periods of sitting also seem to increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. Any extended sitting — such as at a desk, behind a wheel or in front of a screen — can be harmful. ... Take a break from sitting every 30 minutes.
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@Marilynda1225 (83111)
• United States
12 Feb 19
I have to remind myself to get up when I'm on the computer. Sometimes I get lost here on myLot and sit for too long.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
12 Feb 19
@Marilynda1225 do not sit too long get up and walk around and do something physical there.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Feb 19
Makes sense. That's why office work is hazardous to health!
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
12 Feb 19
@JohnRobers that is for sure.Must be horrible there.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
13 Feb 19
@amadeo It makes sense that we walk and do activity and that's why we have legs.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
13 Feb 19
@1hopefulman yes they have been stressing quite a bit on this.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
13 Feb 19
@1hopefulman that is for sure they good point.Many do not they sit all day in front of the computer or TV.Sad
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@LeaPea2417 (37384)
• Toccoa, Georgia
13 Feb 19
I have heard that. That is why, when I do have to sit awhile, I make sure to get up and walk around.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
13 Feb 19
@LeaPea2417 good for you.Take a break.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
12 Feb 19
I also had read about it before; and am trying to do it but at times also forget!
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
12 Feb 19
@acelawrites do not forget.This is very important.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
12 Feb 19
@acelawrites good for you.Just get up walk around stretch and back.
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
13 Feb 19
I do try to get up and walk around a lot. I've started walking again even just around my building if it's bad weather so that helps. Good advice!
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
13 Feb 19
@Marymargll if bad walk around the house inside do this on bad days
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
13 Feb 19
I was told that after my heart attack too. They told me I should get up and walk around every hour for at least 250 steps.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
13 Feb 19
@Happy2BeMe yes they are right.I remember mine and had to do a lot of walking.Keep moving
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
12 Feb 19
That's why having an active life is does good to our health. When being sitting down for long hours is important to take some time to stand up and walk for a while so our back muscles stretch.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
13 Feb 19
@jvicentevalera yes good advice there.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
13 Feb 19
@amadeo Anytime Alfredo, I am here to be helpful when needed!
@snowy22315 (182405)
• United States
13 Feb 19
Yes, i think strolling around every so often is good for us. I am kind of a restless person so I am up and down all day when I am home.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
13 Feb 19
@arthurchappell do you get a chance to get up and move around
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@andriaperry (117173)
• Anniston, Alabama
13 Feb 19
Good news to share. I tend to sit to long while driving.
@vipt258 (25)
• Lanzhou, China
15 Feb 19
In traditional Chinese medicine, massage, cupping acupuncture, can be very good conditioning! It depends on whether you dare to try it or not.
