Do you know sitting for a longer period of time can increase the risk of cancer? Check out the possible risk of long hours of sitting to prevent it at an early stage.
HIP AND JOINT PAIN
A long hour of sitting can affect your hip and joint health as it affects the strength of your hips and joints.
AFFECTS LEG MUSCLES
Sitting in the wrong posture for a longer period can stress the leg and bum muscles, which can cause pain and body aches.
CANCER
Sitting for long hours can increase the risk of colon, lung and skin cancer as it disturbs digestion and in the long term, it can affect the organ's productivity.
Heart diseases and Stroke
Sitting for long hours can impact the function of the arteries, which can affect cardiovascular disease and increase the risk of heart disease.
EXPERT
According to Dr Vivek Mahajan, Consultant in Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, these are some circumstances of sitting for long periods.
TIPS TO MAINTAIN HEALTH
If you are doing a desk job, try to take breaks every 30 minutes or keep your working table high and work some minutes by standing.
CONCLUSION
This is general information. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalised advice.