If you spend most of the day sitting in front of the computer, then be careful. Not only in front of the computer, but if you sit for a long time on TV, web series or any work, then you are at risk of heart attack. According to a study, people who sit for more than 10 hours a day have a higher risk of heart attack or stroke than those who sit for 5-6 hours a day. Sitting can disturb not only the heart but also your bones, blood sugar and blood pressure. Sitting also puts you at risk of blood clots, which can be fatal.
keep checking up
Whether you have any disease or not, staying active is very important for good health. Keep walking by taking breaks in between work. Many people had to work from home during Corona. Meanwhile, the lifestyle also deteriorated. If you have not done your routine checkups for a long time, then definitely get them done.
spoils many functions
In a conversation with our colleague HT Digital, Dr. Ritvik Raj, Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon of Fortis Escort Heart Institute told how many functions of the body can be disturbed due to sitting for a long time. Doctors say that sitting increases blood pressure and this increases the risk of diabetes. Fat starts accumulating around your waist, cholesterol level increases and obesity occurs.
check your risk
Sitting continuously for a long time also causes problems in your neck and back because movement is necessary for bones. He told how many hours of sitting continuously Higher risk of heart attack Is.
less than 4 hours – low risk
4-8 hours – Moderate risk
8-11 hours- high risk
more than 11 hours – very high risk