The news is in and it's not pretty. It seems that cozy and upholstered chair at home or place of work, may be bad for us. Yes, even the height adjusted and ergonomic variety has not escaped the scrutiny of modern science. Some employees (even the self-employed) have to sit for up to 31 of 40 hours a week; 46 if working a 60-hour week. And here's the kicker. Even if you participate in daily exercise after work, the risks may not be mitigated. Scientists are linking prolonged, uninterrupted sitting to being a health hazard of and by itself, akin to smoking.
Too Much Sitting Linked To Disease
Too Much Sitting Linked To Disease
Too Much Sitting Linked To Disease
The news is in and it's not pretty. It seems that cozy and upholstered chair at home or place of work, may be bad for us. Yes, even the height adjusted and ergonomic variety has not escaped the scrutiny of modern science. Some employees (even the self-employed) have to sit for up to 31 of 40 hours a week; 46 if working a 60-hour week. And here's the kicker. Even if you participate in daily exercise after work, the risks may not be mitigated. Scientists are linking prolonged, uninterrupted sitting to being a health hazard of and by itself, akin to smoking.