Here are some strategies to combat the early death that might result from a sedentary lifestyle

You may spend your days sitting at your computer or slouching on your couch while watching TV. That shouldn’t be an issue, but did you know that this behavior has the potential to be lethal and cause premature death?

According to a University of California, San Diego (UCSD) research, technology has made it easier for people to lead sedentary lifestyles or spend a lot of time sitting down, which is bad for our health because our bodies are meant to be active, Inverse said.

5,856 female volunteers between the ages of 63 and 99 were asked to wear activity monitors for seven days during the research. Then, for ten years, the researchers monitored them; during that time, 1,733 people passed away.

Researchers analyzed the individuals’ sitting patterns using artificial intelligence (AI) and connected this to their mortality risk.

The findings showed that the risk of death was 57% greater for people who sat for more than 11 hours a day than for people who sat for less than nine and a half hours.

However, moderate-to-vigorous exercise did not reduce the chance of dying young.

How much sitting is too much?

While some studies contend that sitting for more than thirty minutes in a single sitting session raises blood pressure and blood sugar levels, others argue that sitting for eleven or seven hours a day is excessive.

How may extended sitting be avoided?

Standing up during TV commercial breaks or while boiling water in the kettle might be beneficial for homemakers as well as office workers using a sit-stand workstation.

Additionally, several wearables and smart gadgets buzz if you sit for an extended period of time.

Wheelchair users who engage in brief arm exercises can see a reduction in blood sugar levels, according to a 2020 research. As long as you’re moving about, you may get the health benefits.