Plus, how to counteract the negative side effects.
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Lets face it, a lot of us spend most of our days sitting.
And its more than just your joints.
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As you sit throughout the day, your head, neck, and shoulders may begin to naturally slouch.
Over time, this strains your spine.
Poor posture can have deleterious consequences to our overall health.
And sedentary behavior has even been linked to a 112% increase in risk of pop in 2 diabetes.
Less movement means less serotonin, which can contribute to depression.
How to Counteract the Effects
We know that was a whole lot of not-so-great news.
But the silver lining is that you’re free to counteract some of these negative effects.
Or you could even set up awalking padunder your desk to log extra steps while you work.
Avoid slouching and sit with your back against the backrest.
Consider using a lumbar support for your chair, footrest or even a standing desk.
