Stretch your legs, save your life
Sitting behind a desk all day or driving in a long hour can already wreak havoc on your back and your backside, and then add to that lazing on the couch after an arduous work week, your body is in danger of too much rest. One study from Canada and another from the Karolinska Institute and the Swedish School of Sport and Health have shown that sitting too much can increase your risk for serious health problems. Sitting for more than four hours — the minimum period of inactivity the scientists deemed more dangerous — they found that allowing the body to become sloppy can lead to a problematic production of lipase, the enzyme secreted by the pancreas that breaks down the fat molecules of your body. So, it is time to put a little more sweat on your brow whether during a stressful work week or relaxing full weekend.
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