The World Health Organization reports that physical inactivity
is identified as the fourth-leading risk factor for death around the world. Health Briefs TV wants readers to know how to increase daily movement in order to save
their life.
It is not too difficult to add movement into the day. Most
of us commute to work sitting down in a vehicle or train, then we sit all day
at a desk, sit all the way home, sit for dinner and lounge on the couch
watching TV until bedtime. But it is not hard to add some movement into the day
to reduce the chance of developing type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease.
Below are some suggestions to get started easily.
Spend 30 minutes of a one hour lunch break walking. Walk
around the block, around the building, or walk up and down a few flights of
stairs if the weather is too cold.
Stand up every hour or two to stretch. Then walk to the
break room for something to drink. Walk the long way back to the desk.
Park father away from doors when going to the supermarket or
a department store.
Take a family walk after dinner.
The Health Briefs TV show urges readers to find the time
during the day and evening to add some movement into lives. It all adds up in
the end to a longer and healthier life.
