Tag: sitting too long
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15 Habits That Improve Spinal Alignment and Reduce Back Pain
Back pain is a common problem among adults, and it can interfere with your quality of life. You might find that you miss activities you enjoy and can’t do basic things around the house because of the pain. Spinal alignment is essential if you want to reduce back pain, so focusing on that will help.…
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13 Things That Happen When You Sit with Crossed Legs (Most People Don’t Realize)
It seems only natural to have crossed legs while you’re sitting. It makes you feel more comfortable, and it seems like the perfect position to keep your legs in motion. How many times, while your legs are crossed, do you swing the top one back and forth? What would you think if you learned that…
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4 Simple Habits Of The Most Healthy People
Have you ever seen someone and been impressed by how healthy they seem? They may not be showy about their “wiser” lifestyle, but it’s obvious that they’re in good health from their fitness, appearance, and clear physical and mental wellbeing. How does anyone become that healthy, especially with all the business that their life may…
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Science Explains the Consequences of a Sedentary Lifestyle
Our bodies were meant to move, not live a sedentary lifestyle. Indeed, we’re told to move a lot. Unfortunately, today, it’s far too easy to stay still. Desk jobs, entertainment, and a non-energetic diet can keep us in one place for much of the day. An inactive lifestyle is something that people need to fight…
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Doctors Reveal the Consequences of Sitting Too Long
Sitting too long is detrimental to your body, say the experts. It makes sense. In general, people evolved from nomads to farmers to…couch potatoes. Our ancestors kept fit from running for their lives from predators. Or, they kept active daily by accomplishing all the manual tasks that kept their children safe and their homes warm…
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Scientists Explain 9 Things That Cause Swollen Legs (And How to Fix It)
Swollen legs – edema or water retention – can cause concern for many people. If you’re unsure what’s causing it, you have every reason to be concerned about the underlying cause. The good news is that modern research has shown us exactly what causes this to happen. Armed with this information, you can ease the…