Research: Any activity is better for the heart than sitting, even sleeping
The first to examine how different forms of movement over a 24-hour period are associated with heart health.
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The first to examine how different forms of movement over a 24-hour period are associated with heart health.
Researchers say any activity, even sleeping, is better for heart health than prolonged periods of sitting. Experts say there are simple ways to increase the amount of daily activity.
Any activity is better for your heart than sitting—even sleeping, according to research from UCL and the University of Sydney.
The study found that replacing sedentary behavior, at least for five minutes a day, with moderate exercise brought in maximum heart health benefits, followed by light activity, standing, and sleeping.
<p>Replacing sitting with as little as a few minutes of moderate exercise a day tangibly improves heart health, according to new research from UCL and the University of Sydney.</p>