I’ve had a few jobs over the years since I turned 16, and most
of them required me to be on my feet for the majority of my
shift, whether it was ringing people up at a cash register or
stocking food, but the job that I have now has me sitting at a
computer for the most part. While this might be more comfortable
initially, sitting constantly can apparently have some damaging
side-effects. Today’s infographic from greenerideal.com details
the potential harms in spending too much of your day sitting
down. Other than the obvious (more time sitting = less time for
exercise = gaining weight) sitting for prolonged periods can not
only increase your risk for diabetes, but for heart disease as
well. On the positive side, if you are required to sit at your
job, or say in a class, it is better to sit at a more reclined
angle rather than straight up or hunched over. Also, just
remember to try and be as active as you can for the environment
that you’re in. For more information on sitting vs. standing
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