The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates around 2 million deaths
every year are due to physical inactivity. The institution has described a
sedentary lifestyle as being among the 10 leading causes of death and
disability in the world.The number of people leading sedentary lifestyles
is increasing due to a rise in occupational sedentary behaviors, such as
office work, and increased use of electronic devices.An estimated 60–85% of people in the world and nearly two-thirds of
children lead sedentary lifestyles.
Researchers and health experts are committed to finding ways to mitigate
the harmful effects of prolonged sitting.A new study from Columbia
University in New York suggests that regular bursts of short exercise
“snacks” throughout the working day might be enough to counter the effects
of a sedentary lifestyle.
every year are due to physical inactivity. The institution has described a
sedentary lifestyle as being among the 10 leading causes of death and
disability in the world.The number of people leading sedentary lifestyles
is increasing due to a rise in occupational sedentary behaviors, such as
office work, and increased use of electronic devices.An estimated 60–85% of people in the world and nearly two-thirds of
children lead sedentary lifestyles.
Researchers and health experts are committed to finding ways to mitigate
the harmful effects of prolonged sitting.A new study from Columbia
University in New York suggests that regular bursts of short exercise
“snacks” throughout the working day might be enough to counter the effects
of a sedentary lifestyle.
Specifically, the researchers found that a 5-minute walk every 30 minutes
could offset the effects of prolonged sitting.
