A sedentary lifestyle is widely discussed for its health risks in most medical quarters. The public is well aware that physical inactivity can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease and strokes. It can reduce the quality of life and is more frequently associated with fatal outcomes. However, there is still some confusion among the public as to what constitutes a sedentary lifestyle. Is it simply a lack of defined exercise periods? Is it just about sitting for too many hours in a day? Definition of a Sedentary Lifestyle In a broad sense, a sedentary lifestyle is where a person does not exercise on a regular basis and is minimally active during the course of a regular day. It is sometimes referred to as sitting disease because a person is limited to minimal physical activity as is the case when sitting. This type of lifestyle has become common these days as technology often limits physical activity and related tasks need to be conducted in the sitting position. It correlates with the increase in obesity and associated diseases that are seen in more developed nations. There is no strict definition of a sedentary lifestyle. It includes a lifestyle with less than … Continue reading Sedentary Lifestyle (Sitting Disease) Definition, Health Risks