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Using a smartphone on the toilet increases hemorrhoid risk by 46% due to longer sitting times and poor posture, with experts advising limiting bathroom time and listening to natural urges to prevent health issues.
A study finds that using smartphones on the toilet increases the risk of hemorrhoids by nearly 50%, mainly due to prolonged sitting and pressure on rectal veins, with younger adults being more prone to the habit.
A study published in PLOS One found that using a smartphone on the toilet is associated with a 46% higher risk of hemorrhoids, likely due to prolonged sitting and increased pressure in anal tissues, suggesting that limiting smartphone use during bathroom visits may reduce hemorrhoid risk.
A study published in PLOS One reveals that prolonged sitting significantly increases the risk of heart disease and obesity in young, active adults by raising cholesterol ratios and BMI. Current exercise guidelines are insufficient to counteract these effects, but doubling exercise or incorporating vigorous activity can help. Reducing sitting time remains the most effective strategy, with even 10 minutes of vigorous exercise per additional hour of sitting mitigating negative impacts. The findings suggest a need for updated national physical activity guidelines.
New research suggests that standing desks may not effectively prevent health issues associated with prolonged sitting, such as heart disease or stroke. While sitting for over 10 hours a day is linked to increased health risks, standing for long periods can cause circulatory problems like varicose veins. The study, involving over 83,000 participants, indicates that regular movement, such as taking short walks or alternating between sitting and standing, may be more beneficial for health than simply using a standing desk.
Medical professionals in Bengaluru have raised concerns about the detrimental effects of prolonged sitting, comparing it to the hazards of smoking. The sedentary nature of work in the tech-capital has led to a rise in issues such as lower back pain among professionals, including techies and teachers. Experts emphasize the importance of taking regular breaks to stretch and move, as prolonged sitting can lead to adverse effects on the spine, back, and shoulders, and even impact children due to increased use of electronic gadgets.
Prolonged sitting at work is associated with a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality, but taking daily breaks and engaging in leisure-time physical activity can help mitigate these risks, according to a study involving nearly 500,000 adults in Taiwan. The study underscores the importance of reducing sedentary behaviors and increasing physical activity to improve health outcomes, with experts emphasizing the need for systemic changes in workplaces and encouraging simple movements to combat the dangers of prolonged sitting.
Prolonged sitting and sedentary behavior are linked to negative health outcomes such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and early death. Even regular physical activity does little to offset the negative impacts of prolonged sitting. However, a 2023 study found that just five minutes of light walking every half hour can help reduce some of these risks. Experts recommend getting out of your seat at least once an hour and suggest tying movement to routines, using reminders, and making low-effort movements such as walking, stretching, or doing mini exercises. Good posture while seated is also crucial to avoid neck or low back pain.
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that engaging in just 20 to 25 minutes of physical activity per day can counteract the increased risk of death associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Regardless of the amount of time spent sitting, higher levels of daily physical activity were linked to a lower risk of death. The study, based on data from the US, Sweden, and Norway, found that sitting for more than 12 hours a day increased the risk of death by 38%, but this risk was eliminated with just 22 minutes of moderate-to-intense physical activity per day. The findings recommend exercising for at least 20 to 25 minutes a day to receive similar benefits.