Sitting at a desk for long periods threatens heart health
Experts warned that long sitting hours spent at desks and in front of screens in daily life can lead to heart attacks and cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiology Specialist Prof. Dr. Okay Abacı stated that remaining inactive for long periods in daily life and sitting at a desk significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and heart attacks.
Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle
Increasing time spent at desks in daily life, driving, and remaining inactive in front of screens for long periods can negatively affect heart health. It is particularly emphasized that physical activity does not consist solely of regular exercise.
Metabolic Risk Factors
It is stated that prolonged sitting can be directly associated with important risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, such as weight gain, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and cholesterol.
Multifaceted Risk Assessment
It is conveyed that the risk of a heart attack is not dependent on a single cause; smoking, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, excess weight, family history, and a sedentary lifestyle must be considered together.
Importance of Movement Breaks
Desk workers need to avoid staying in the same position for hours. Small steps are recommended during work, such as standing up, walking for a few minutes, or making phone calls while standing.
Exercise Alone Is Not Enough
Even individuals who exercise regularly need to pay attention to avoiding inactivity for the rest of the day. In addition to working out a few days a week, spreading movement throughout the entire day is of great importance.
Lifestyle Changes
Regular physical activity, healthy nutrition, staying away from smoking, and keeping values under control are among the fundamental elements in protecting against cardiovascular diseases.