Sitting for Prolonged Periods Could be

Deadly, say Experts

Health and Medicine, The Philippine Star, Feb. 15, 2010

Here’s a new warning from health

experts: Sitting is deadly. Scientists are
increasingly warning that sitting for
prolonged periods-even if you also
exercise regularly- could be bad for your
health.
- British Journal of Sports Medicine
3 Most Common
1. Back injuries
2. Neck injuries
3. Wrist and Hand
injuries
Ergonomics, can help minimize the risk
of repetitive injury, such as carpal
tunnel syndrome, and the risks
associated with prolonged sitting in an
office chair, such as neck strain, lower
back pain, and leg pain.
Education – Give lifestyle advice on
lifting and handling, diet, posture and
exercise safety.
What to do:
- move more to live more
- stretch to avoid stress
- live in active lifestyle
 Climbing stairs is not only an
easy, cost-free and invigorating
form of exercise, studies show it
can make your brain younger
and add years to your life.