Sitting Could Be Killing You

Scientists have revealed a new epidemic – sitting disease. Our sedentary lifestyles are so bad for us that sitting down could be as bad for us as smoking. Studies show that sitting down – as most of us do for work and leisure – is affecting our long-term health. Irish people spend approximately 6 hours sitting while working at their desks, watching TV or driving. People are unaware that this (regardless of adopting a healthy diet) is driving up your blood pressure and leaving you at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular problems, depression, obesity and some types of cancers.