3165: Is Sitting Really the New Smoking by Dr. Jenny Brockis on The Hidden Risks of a Sedentary Life
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Episode 3165:
Dr. Jenny Brockis explores how prolonged sitting drastically affects physical and mental wellbeing, equating its risks to smoking. She offers science-backed strategies to reduce sedentary behavior, empowering listeners to improve focus, productivity, and long-term health through simple, active habits.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.drjennybrockis.com/2014/10/16/is-sitting-really-the-new-smoking/
Quotes to ponder:
"Sitting is not dangerous per se, it’s the amount of sitting we do that’s the issue."
"Prolonged sitting is associated with a greater risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, certain types of cancer, and even premature death."
"Getting up and moving around every 30 to 45 minutes can significantly reduce the negative impact of sitting."
Episode references:
Sitting Time and All-Cause Mortality Risk (Archives of Internal Medicine): https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/1108810
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