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It seems like every month more research shows the health impact of sedentary lifestyles, and seeing these new studies so prevalently tells me that there is a growing awareness about the importance of posture on overall health and longevity. Last month, I wrote an article, "Stand Up for Wellness," which was published in Chiro Eco, focusing on posture and motion as important factors for health.
This month, in yet another new study, theBritish Journal of Sports Medicine1 reported growing evidence now linking a sedentary lifestyle with an increased risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and even some cancers.
Their conclusions provided prevention tips, including:
But it isn't just being sedentary - it's the act of sitting itself. As I discussed in my review of the new Annals of Internal Medicine article, it's about HOW you sit...and stand...and move. Keeping the body folded affects vital internal organs. It will be years (if not decades) before the scientists definitively prove with studies the absolute best way to keep our bodies moving pain-free through life.
In the meantime, here are some easy suggestions to avoid pain and keep moving well:
*The StrongPosture® programs are designed to systematically strengthen Balance, Alignment and Motion with individualized exercise to keep you moving well.
1- Buckley, J. P., Hedge, A., Yates, T., Copeland, R. J., Loosemore, M., Hamer, M., . . . Dunstan, D. W. (2015). The sedentary office: A growing case for change towards better health and productivity. Expert statement commissioned by Public Health England and the active working community interest company. British Journal of Sports Medicine. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2015-094618. Retrieved from http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2015/04/23/bjsports-2015-094618
2- Weiniger, Steven. Stand Taller~Live Longer: An Anti-Aging Strategy, BodyZone Press, 2008.
- See more at: http://posturepractice.com/index.php/blog/posture-blog/item/sitting-on-the-job
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