Sitting Too Long Has some Serious Consequences

For those who work in an office environment, sitting is part of the job, but its very important that you get up and move a couple of times a day. This includes all of you that are still working from home! You may not notice it now, but sitting is the silent killer. Here at DataTech Business Centre we are going to give you the facts. From top to bottom, this is how sitting affects you.

Sitting Too Long in The Office

Head

When sitting too long, blot clots form in various parts of your body like your legs and arms. When you stand up after sitting for a long time these blood clots can travel up to your brain causing strokes.

Neck

Trouble sleeping at night? Sitting might be the cause. When you sit down fluid is retained in your legs and moves up to the neck at night when you sleep. This rising of fluids contributes to obstructive sleep apnea resulting in poor sleep.

Lungs

In the case of people who experience heart failure, this fluid that collects from sitting too long first backs up in the lungs, resulting in difficulty breathing.

Heart

We all know that office jobs that require you to sit results in a sedentary lifestyle, this lifestyle contributes to cardiovascular disease. This disease is the root of heart failure, and many other debilitating conditions.

Arms

Getting up and moving reduces the risk of hypertension, otherwise known as high blood pressure. This can be a problem that will sneak up on you when you start to get older, so prevention is key.

Stomach

Sitting for long periods  contributes to obesity and cancer. Your metabolism drops and the body’s natural way to burning fat is shut down. Glucose turns into fat and you gain weight.

If these reasons for moving aren’t enough, we have a fully stocked break room that might call your name, just be sure to take the long way there.