Cardiologists warn that modern sedentary lifestyles involving prolonged sitting while working or commuting pose significant long-term risks to cardiovascular health.
While sitting itself is not a direct cause of arterial plaque build-up, it frequently leads to weight gain, high blood pressure, and poor blood sugar regulation.
Experts advise breaking up long sitting periods with five minutes of movement every half-hour alongside regular exercise to mitigate these health hazards.