How Sitting Slowly Killing You

Divya Pandey

Excessive sitting in general, as well as extended periods of sitting, appear to raise the likelihood of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Here are the risk factors that causes how sitting slowly killing you 

Increase Heart Attack 

Remaining seated can result in insulin resistance, leading to type 2 diabetes and obesity, both of which are risk factors for heart disease.

Make You Overweight 

Obesity is accompanied by a group of health issues such as blood pressure, high blood sugar, and excess belly fat.

Causes Diabetes 

Sitting for extended periods can also increase blood sugar levels and may lead to the development of diabetes.

Affects Mental Health 

People who spend extended periods sitting down may also find themselves detached emotionally from others, resulting in feelings of dullness and apathy.

Muscle Degeneration 

You could be at risk of developing ankylosing spondylitis, a form of arthritis that targets the spine.