WORDS: DR JULIET MCGRATTAN
We all know that running makes us healthy. Whether it’s lowering our risk of heart disease or improving our mental health, as regular runners we feel safe in the knowledge we’re doing the best we can to keep fit and well. However, there’s a health risk you might be taking every day, something you’re unaware of. It can increase your risk of many diseases and running further or faster isn’t going to help. What it is?
Sitting. Yes, the office chair, the sofa, the driver’s seat, all pose a risk. For some, work or small children make a long sit-down a thing of dreams. But for many, working days involve long hours at a desk, and in transport. Sitting has been referred to as the new smoking and it’s important we’re aware of the effect it may be having on our health.