Severe Menopause Symptoms Linked to Hours of Sitting

Whether you are allergic to exercise or hit the gym faithfully, if you spend long hours sitting in your car, at your desk, or in front of a TV or computer, you are at an increased risk of chronic health problems, or even an early death. Being sedentary for most of your waking hours comes with a huge price—an elevated risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, along with an increased chance of obesity, blood clots, swollen ankles and, if you are a woman, exacerbated menstrual or menopausal symptoms. With too much sitting also comes an increased likelihood of having neck, shoulder, spinal, and hip problems. If you spend most of your time sitting, you are probably already feeling some of the effects. So how do you get more time on your feet and lower your risk of disease? It definitely takes some ingenuity and planning, but it is possible―even with activities conventionally associated with sitting. . . . .Read more