A new study has shown that the duration of physical activity is essential for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease in humans.
The length of time people spend sitting is linked to the risks of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Research from Orebro University shows that the daily amount of physical activity is actually crucial for human health.
"We conducted the research among women over 65 because they are among the least active population and are exposed to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease," said Fawzi Kadi, a professor at Orebro University.
The study showed how important it is to insist on as much physical activity as possible, not thinking about easy daily walking, but about fast walking that requires effort.
120 women took part in the research and underwent a medical examination, and during one week their physical activity was monitored using an accelerometer, reports klix.ba.
As Fawzi Kadi said, research shows that the negative effects of prolonged sitting are reduced by increasing physical activity.
This means that if one person jogs and the other performs a less strenuous activity, the former has a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than the latter, regardless of the amount of time spent sitting.
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