Prolonged sitting slows blood flow and lets fatty acids build up in your vessels, raising heart attack and stroke risk. Dr. Shilpa Sayana shows quick neck and back stretches to counteract the damage.
They say sitting is the new smoking because, like smoking, a sedentary lifestyle can increase the risk of many health problems like heart disease and diabetes. It can also lead to obesity, high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels. Sitting down slows blood flow, which can cause fatty acids to build up in the blood vessels, increasing the risk for heart attack and stroke. Try these easy moves. Loosen up with quick stretches for your neck and your back. They will thank you. A few reps can wake up your body. Easy and effective.
