This is an excellent article, published in The Washington Post, Health & Science section.
We know sitting too much is bad, and most of us intuitively feel a little guilty after a long TV binge. But what exactly goes wrong in our bodies when we park ourselves for nearly eight hours per day, the average for a U.S. adult?
Many things, say four experts, who detailed a chain of problems from head to toe.
The full article can be read by using this link: http://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/page/national/the-health-hazards-of-sitting/750/
In summary though, the following points are covered in the article:
Potential Organ Damage |
Potential Muscle Degeneration |
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Potential Head & Shoulder Issues |
Potential Leg Disorders |
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Potential Back Issues |
Recommendations |
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