Prolonged Sitting and Cardiometabolic Risk: Why Movement Matters
Introduction Modern life makes sitting unavoidable. Between office work, commuting, and leisure screen time, the average adult spends more than 8 to 10 hours per day seated. While this may feel harmless, research consistently shows that prolonged sitting is a major risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. In this article,…