Is sitting the new smoking
Sitting over eight hours daily increases death risk by 20-30% despite exercise, earning it the nickname "the new smoking" due to its metabolic and circulatory impacts.
Prolonged sitting significantly increases your risk of death, with some researchers calling it "the new smoking." Sitting over eight hours daily can raise your mortality risk by 20-30%, even if you exercise regularly. This is because extended sitting slows metabolism, reduces blood flow, and negatively impacts blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
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