How Sitting Impacts Older Folks' Health and What They can do to get more Active
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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...