Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Study shows how sitting for 8 hours a day can affect your stroke risk
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. If that happens, brain cells begin to die in minutes. Indeed, a stroke is a medical emergency, and swift treatment is crucial to reduce brain damage and other complications. A common type of stroke happens when the brain's blood vessels become clogged, causing severely reduced blood flow to the brain, which are often caused by fatty deposits that build up in blood vessels or by blood clots that travel through your bloodstream and stuck in the blood vessels in your brain. A new study of 143,000 adults in Canada found that adults under 60 whose lifestyles are sedentary, like sitting eight hours or longer a day, have a seven-times higher risk of stroke compared to those who are physically active. That is quite high enough to warn couch potatoes or desk workers who spend most of the day sitting on a sofa or chair. Is watching a smartphone while standing better than sitting at a desk all day? You may also keep in mind that food, nutrition, and smoking all matter to the risk of stroke.
Enjoy reading the article and learn about what could increase the risk of stroke.
No comments:
Post a Comment