In this episode of the Besties with Breasties podcast, hosts Sarah Hall and Beth Wilmes discuss the surprising dangers of prolonged sitting, inspired by Dr. James Levine's book 'Get Up, Why Your Chair is Killing You and What You Can Do About It.' They explore how sedentary lifestyles impact health, especially for breast cancer survivors, and delve into Levine's research on non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT). With insights on increasing daily movement, even through small changes, they emphasize the importance of integrating more activity into one's lifestyle.

Ge Up, Why Your Chair is Killing You: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Up-Chair-Killing-About/dp/1137278994/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WBVD0MFZTG0K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NPsBxuyNbuOd_7Tjmy0kMWH_efXmqoG-PUua8Tfjym_GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.bP6NqVhKCSNV8O0QcNrRWn1VbN6gV5V8yDC5IQW-SGQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=get+up+why+your+chair+is+killing+you&qid=1731698021&sprefix=get+up+why+your+chair+is+killing+you%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1

Research Article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4519030/

00:00 Introduction to Besties with Breasties

00:45 Catching Up After Summer Break

01:28 The Importance of Movement for Cancer Survivors

03:45 The Dangers of Prolonged Sitting

10:05 Boobs in the News: Funny and Ridiculous Stories

13:57 Dr. Levine's Experiment on Caloric Intake and Weight Gain

14:57 The Underwear Experiment

15:23 Movement vs. Sedentary Lifestyle

15:53 The Science Behind NEAT

16:29 Tech Companies Embrace NEAT

19:17 Cultural Shifts and Challenges

21:40 Implications for Cancer Patients

23:33 Encouraging Everyday Movement

27:03 Final Thoughts and Sponsor Message