A Couch Potato Lifestyle Can Be Deadly
By: Megan Dobbs
Updated: February 10, 2011
Many of us spend our work days sitting in front of a computer, sit during our commute home, then sit at home to relax.
"People who are sedentary have increased inflammation just as a result of sitting," said Dr. Mark Gillanov of the Cleveland Clinic.
Increased inflammation in the body has been linked to heart disease.
A new study found markers for inflammation were twice as high in people who spent more than four hours a day sitting in front of a computer or television.
The solution is exercise.
"Take the stairs instead of the elevator, Dr. Gillanov suggested. "Walk down the hallway to talk to somebody instead of sending an email."
"People who are sedentary have increased inflammation just as a result of sitting," said Dr. Mark Gillanov of the Cleveland Clinic.
Increased inflammation in the body has been linked to heart disease.
A new study found markers for inflammation were twice as high in people who spent more than four hours a day sitting in front of a computer or television.
The solution is exercise.
"Take the stairs instead of the elevator, Dr. Gillanov suggested. "Walk down the hallway to talk to somebody instead of sending an email."
