Healthy Families Made Easy With Dr. Jason Jones

Living a sedentary lifestyle has become a norm for most of us. The truth is we spend most of our days sitting. Whether in an office, working from home, commuting or just relaxing on the couch scrolling through social media, most of us are barely up and moving like we should be. But one thing we need to know is that the sedentary lifestyle we have adopted has dire health consequences. Prolonged sitting can lead to adverse outcomes. Have a look at some of the hidden dangers of sitting too long; Loss of strength and flexibility When you sit for too long, your muscles and joints remain stationary, which can result in a loss of strength and flexibility due to inactivity. Prolonged periods of sitting in a chair can also lead to passive back muscle stiffness. Increased risk of chronic diseases Remaining in a sedentary position for too long hinders your muscles’ ability to regulate cholesterol and blood sugar levels. This results in chronic inflammation, which is linked with health issues and chronic disea