More of this Feature • Part 2: Staying Active

Join the Discussion "Will the term Sedentary Death Syndrome (SeDS)  make the government pay more attention to the necessity of staying more active?" AB_EXERCISE

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You probably already know that being sedentary can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke and, in fact, people who don't get enough physical activity are more likely to develop heart disease as well as high blood pressure.  In a study done to quantify the influence of physical inactivity and mortality in men, they found that inactivity was a strong and independent predictor of cardiovascular disease. Not only can exercise help prevent these life threatening conditions, it can also help prevent Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes.  Dr. Booth's site states that physical inactivity increases the incidence of approximately 35 diseases and conditions, from Arthritis to Fibromyalgia.

Whether or not you agree with Dr. Booth's new terminology, you know how important activity is to your health. Obesity is, in fact, considered an epidemic in America these days for both adults and children.  

Despite the clamoring from government agencies that we must exercise more, it gets harder and harder to stay active these days.  We have cars to take us where we want to go and computers which make it easier to communicate with people without even leaving the house.  The more efficient we make our world, the easier it is to become even more sedentary.  So, what can you do to avoid these inactivity-related diseases and stay healthy as you age?  It may be easier than you think.

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