Sitting all day is linked to the buildup of certain proteins called troponins, which heart muscle cells release when they’re damaged.
We know sitting is bad for our health, but a recent study helps explain why.
People who sit too long have signs of “subclinical injury” — not bad enough to necessitate immediate treatment but potentially dangerous over a long period of time.
Exercise seems to help, but the most important thing is just sitting less.
Sitting all day —at the office, in transit to and from work, and on the couch when we get home — is terrible for us. Staying seated for too long is associated with increased risk for diabetes and various cancers, and it can more than double a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease.
That’s no surprise. But a recently published study sheds light on why exactly sitting is killing us.
It turns out that sitting all day is linked to the buildup of certain proteins called troponins, which heart muscle cells release when they’re damaged.
Tech: Researchers have figured out why sitting all day is so bad for your health
