A recent study conducted by the National PET Centre and the UKK Institute suggests that even light physical activity is associated with better metabolic flexibility in sedentary, overweight adults at risk of diabetes. Conversely, prolonged sitting may impair the efficient utilization of nutrients.
Lifestyle habits influence fat and sugar metabolism. Limited movement and excessive sitting often lead to reduced metabolism and energy expenditure, resulting in weight gain if energy intake exceeds expenditure.
Have you heard the comparison that sitting is as bad for us as smoking? It’s a scary thing to think about, considering just how much time most of us spend in a chair, but the good news? The fix is pretty easy.
WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) Reducing sedentary behavior by less than an hour per day shows benefits in several cardiometabolic biomarkers among adults with metabolic syndrome, according to a study published online April 7 in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. Taru Garthwaite, from the University of Turku in Finland, and […]
A new study s findings suggest that reducing daily sedentary time can have a positive effect on the risk factors of lifestyle diseases in three months.