The perils of a sedentary life
These days, advancements in modern technology from superfast computers and smartphones to instant online access have made it convenient and perhaps too comfortable for people to stay glued to their chairs. The so-called modern lifestyle is conducive to a lack of movement and sedentary routines. In this blog post, brain health expert Paul M. Willette, M.D., talks about why people should find ways to get out of this rut. Image source: truesportsphysicaltherapy.com Image source: menshealth.com Firstly, people have to get out of their comfort zones actively. Many who do clerical work may be lured into thinking that they’re super busy, driven by small goals like beating deadlines. But the body suffers if the mind does all the work. Body-mind health should be treated as complementary. Success in one does not mean the other is being taken care of. Spend time to get up, stretch, or do some walking to give the body the needed exercise. More importantly, constant immobility...