What are the risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle and how can one deal with it?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 37-year-old female. I would like to know about the key health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle, and how might it be impacting my health at this point. Can you provide recommendations for incorporating physical activity into my daily routine? Are there any specific exercises or activities that are particularly effective for mitigating the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle? Kindly let me know.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

We are elated to have you on board at icliniq.

Regarding your questions about a sedentary lifestyle, the key health risks of a sedentary lifestyle are as follows:

Obesity.
Heart diseases, including coronary artery disease and heart attack.
High blood pressure.
High cholesterol.
Stroke.
Metabolic syndrome.
Type 2 diabetes.
Certain cancers, including colon, breast, and uterine cancers.

All these will have a negative impact on your health and lungs, causing sickness and death. I suggest you the following physical therapy :

Try to take regular breaks from looking at a screen. If watching television, get up in between during every ad break.
Stand instead of sitting whenever possible.
Stand up at work.
Engage in some active work when you are usually sedentary.
Set time limits on sedentary behavior.
Ensure that you do 150 minutes of physical activity each week.
Exercise regularly.

I hope this helps. Do get back if you have any further queries.

Thank you.