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.
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 will lead to various types of chronic diseases and medical conditions. These include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. The body’s function is compromised if it doesn’t allow for regular blood circulation, which is inhibited by sitting and being in front of a screen the whole day. In time, unless there’s something done about it, this limited movement will take its toll on one’s overall health.
Make no mistake about it; unless one regularly take breaks from modern activities like channel surfing, chatting or posting for hours on social media, online gaming, etc. the risks of a sedentary lifestyle get magnified. Instead of these conveniences leading to a better quality of life, people end up getting sick or developing debilitating conditions. All in all, to combat inactivity, Paul M. Willette, M.D., says brain health must be promoted with frequent physical activities, as well as establish exercise routines to keep bones and muscles strong and avoid cardiovascular diseases. A little movement certainly goes a long way.
Global Health Sciences Solutions, LLC, founder and CEO Paul M. Willette, M.D., uses his skills as an independent investigator and author to incorporate biochemistry, cell biology, and nutrition for the advancement of brain/body health connections in humans and animals around the globe. Visit this pagefor more on Dr. Willette.
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More importantly, constant immobility will lead to various types of chronic diseases and medical conditions. These include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. The body’s function is compromised if it doesn’t allow for regular blood circulation, which is inhibited by sitting and being in front of a screen the whole day. In time, unless there’s something done about it, this limited movement will take its toll on one’s overall health.
Make no mistake about it; unless one regularly take breaks from modern activities like channel surfing, chatting or posting for hours on social media, online gaming, etc. the risks of a sedentary lifestyle get magnified. Instead of these conveniences leading to a better quality of life, people end up getting sick or developing debilitating conditions. All in all, to combat inactivity, Paul M. Willette, M.D., says brain health must be promoted with frequent physical activities, as well as establish exercise routines to keep bones and muscles strong and avoid cardiovascular diseases. A little movement certainly goes a long way.
Global Health Sciences Solutions, LLC, founder and CEO Paul M. Willette, M.D., uses his skills as an independent investigator and author to incorporate biochemistry, cell biology, and nutrition for the advancement of brain/body health connections in humans and animals around the globe. Visit this pagefor more on Dr. Willette.
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