Overcome the ‘sitting disease’ with these easy and effective tips

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Does your 9 to 5 job require you to keep sitting at your desk while being glued to your computer screen for long hours at a stretch?.

Even research has linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns..

If you alternate periods of standing with periods of sitting at intervals of 30 minutes or 1 hour, you can actually reverse the problems associated with sitting for too long and optimise your body for a better metabolic state and improved well-being, she captioned her video...

Walking has various health benefits; it can reduce your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers..

Dr Ashish Contractor, Director, Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai said, Walking is the best exercise from a public health perspective, and 30-60 minutes a day of brisk walking will help you reduce the risk of most chronic health conditions, as well as will keep you in great physical and mental health...