How Sitting Impacts Older Folks' Health and What They can do to get more Active
Long-term sitting can lead to a number of health problems, according to experts. A recent study found that cutting back on sitting time by as little as thirty minutes a day can reduce blood pressure . Reducing sitting time is similar to boosting physical activity and lowering blood pressure, according to researchers. It was stated that the majority of walking hours for elderly folks are usually spent sitting. If older persons reduced their amount of time spent sitting, even by just thirty minutes a day, their blood pressure may drop. 283 people with a body mass index between 30 and 50 who were between the ages of 60 and 89 were included in the study. The participants received: Ten health coaching sessions spread over a six-month period. A standing tabletop desk. Activity trackers were given to the participants. Goal setting for minimizing sitting time was the main emphasis of the coaching sessions. Remotely, participants completed the majority of...