Taking short, frequent walks throughout your day counteracts the negative health impacts of prolonged sitting by helping lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels, new research shows. Photo: Shutterstock
How a 5-minute walk after every half-hour of sitting helps lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels and could save you from an early death
- Sitting still for too long is an occupational hazard for many of us, putting us at greater risk for heart disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia
- A new study shows that short, frequent walks are an antidote to this – muscles regularly activated help regulate blood sugar levels and blood flow
Taking short, frequent walks throughout your day counteracts the negative health impacts of prolonged sitting by helping lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels, new research shows. Photo: Shutterstock
