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Standing linked with better heart health
Numerous studies have come out highlighting the dangers of long hours of sitting. New research suggests if you want to improve blood sugar, triglycerides and cholesterol it’s best to stand.
Australian researchers tracked the activity of 782 men and women between 38 to 80 years of age all part of the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle study. They were given activity monitors to accurately track sleep hours, time sitting or lying down and standing and stepping. Individuals provided blood samples and measured their blood pressure, height, weight, and waist size. By using statistical techniques researchers were able to estimate the impact of their habits on their overall health.
“We found that time spent standing rather than sitting was significantly associated with lower levels of blood sugar and blood fats. Replacing sitting time with stepping was also associated with a significant reduction in waistline and BMI, said Genevieve Healy, who led the study.
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