June 13, 2025

Sitting is Threatening Your Heart - Here's How to Protect It - AI Podcast

8 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Sitting more than 10.6 hours daily increases heart failure risk by 45% and cardiovascular death risk by 62%, even for those who regularly exercise
Breaking up sedentary time is important; even reallocating 30 minutes of sitting to light activity reduces heart failure risk by 7%
Prolonged sitting impairs blood circulation, decreases insulin sensitivity and reduces mitochondrial activity, which damages cardiovascular health over time
Regular movement throughout the day is necessary to protect your heart health and metabolic function
Simple strategies like standing for 10 minutes every hour and integrating more walking into your daily routine significantly lower cardiovascular risks

...more

By Dr. Mercola

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June 13, 2025

8 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Sitting more than 10.6 hours daily increases heart failure risk by 45% and cardiovascular death risk by 62%, even for those who regularly exercise
Breaking up sedentary time is important; even reallocating 30 minutes of sitting to light activity reduces heart failure risk by 7%
Prolonged sitting impairs blood circulation, decreases insulin sensitivity and reduces mitochondrial activity, which damages cardiovascular health over time
Regular movement throughout the day is necessary to protect your heart health and metabolic function
Simple strategies like standing for 10 minutes every hour and integrating more walking into your daily routine significantly lower cardiovascular risks

...more