Listen "Standing More Often Helps Protect Heart Health"
Episode Synopsis
Frequent standing breaks improve heart health. Research shows it reduced blood pressure by 2 to 3 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) in postmenopausal women within 12 weeks Prolonged sitting increases cancer risk significantly. Every additional two hours of daily sitting raises overall cancer risk by 6%, with longest sitters facing 56% higher cancer mortality Movement quality matters more than total sitting time. Breaking up sitting with frequent stands provides better health benefits than simply reducing total daily sitting hours Sedentary behavior triggers harmful biological changes. Sitting decreases muscle activity by 90%, slows metabolism to 1 calorie per minute, and promotes inflammation and insulin resistance Simple interventions can reduce health risks. Standing 10 minutes hourly, walking 30 minutes daily, and aiming for 10,000 steps significantly counteracts sedentary lifestyle dangers
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