Therapist and cardiologist Sergey Vestomov called this habit quietly killing cardiovascular health.
According to him, a sedentary lifestyle is harmful to heart health. He warned that sitting for long periods of time could have a negative impact on heart health, even in people who consider themselves generally healthy.
— When a person sits for a long time, blood circulation deteriorates, especially in the lower extremities. “This creates conditions for blood stagnation, increases the risk of blood clots and increases the load on the heart,” the doctor explained in an interview with Lenta.ru.
Also, if a person sits for a long time, the activity of the enzymes responsible for breaking down fats decreases. As a result, the level of “bad” cholesterol may rise, provoking the development of atherosclerosis and its complications.
In addition, a sedentary lifestyle exacerbates tissue sensitivity to insulin, which over time can lead to the development of diabetes, Vishtomov added. All of this increases the risk of cardiovascular disease in general, including coronary heart disease and heart attacks condition.
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