Study warns frequent sitting increases heart disease risk in older women

15 Mar 2020

Study warns frequent sitting increases heart disease risk in older women

Study warns frequent sitting increases heart disease risk in older womenA new study has found that remaining seated a lot may increase the risk of developing heart disease among overweight older women.

This study was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

How was the research conducted?

The researchers studied sitting habits of 518 women with an average age of 63 years and who were overweight.
 	The women wore accelerometers* for up to 14 days; these devices were removed only during sleep, shower or swimming.
 	The researchers used the accelerometers to keep track of the sitting and physical activities of the women.
 	Further, blood tests were also conducted to measure blood sugar and insulin resistance.

What was the outcome of the research?

An additional hour of sitting per day lead to almost 6 to 7% increase in insulin resistance (blood sugar levels).
 	Researchers were surprised to observe such a strong negative connection between the time spent sitting and insulin resistance.

This new research once again highlights the importance of exercising and being active. We should encourage everyone around us to remain more active.

*Accelerometer: It is a sensing device that can measure human body movements.

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