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Why is exercise important for someone with a sedentary lifestyle?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old girl and I have a desk job and sit for about eight hours every day. I am concerned about how this might impact my health. Can you explain the importance of exercise and physical fitness for someone with a sedentary lifestyle like mine? What types of physical activiti... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, winter blues are a reason the body is constantly trying to maintain body temperature, leading to low energy levels and fatigue, and the body slows down which means metabolism goes down leading to weight gain. Regular exercises such as spot jogging stretching deep ... Read Full »
I want to know about the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old woman, and honestly, I have become relatively sedentary. Working at a desk job from morning to evening, I am worried about the health effects of my inactive lifestyle. Besides taking regular breaks, what specific exercises or stretches can I include in my daily routi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Prolonged sitting can lead to reduced physical activity, fostering a more sedentary lifestyle that may impede recovery and contribute to burnout. Instead of making drastic life changes or adopting unsustainable diets, ... Read Full »
I sit for a long time. Can it affect my overall health?
Query: Hi doctor,I work from home and sit for a long time. So, how does sitting too much affect the body and health due to not moving much? What are the differences between where you sit a lot and where you move and exercise more? Can you explain how much physical activity or exercise is needed to balance ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Yes, sitting for long hours will eventually lead to low physical activity and make your life more sedentary. It mainly leads to slow recovery or over-burnout. Do not make drastic life changes or restricted diets that you cannot sustain for l... Read Full »