Sedentary Lifestyle Linked to Cancer – Research has now concluded that a sedentary lifestyle has been linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer.
I should know because I lived a sedentary lifestyle, which caused my weight to balloon to a massive 140 Kilograms, resulting in Gleason-8, Stage-4 Prostate Cancer.
Had it not been for the PSA test the previous year and four times the acceptable increase in any twelve months of PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen), my life would have ended sooner than I wanted.
Research suggests that prolonged sitting is part of many people’s daily routines and can contribute to serious health issues, including cancer.
Sedentary behaviour is associated with detrimental risks of developing cancers such as colon, endometrial, and lung cancers.
Experts believe that poor circulation and higher insulin levels from inactivity can lead to health problems like fatty deposits in arteries and abnormal cell growth associated with cancer.
Breaking up long periods of sitting with short bursts of activity can help reduce the risks associated with sedentary behaviour.
Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of various cancers, emphasizing the importance of staying active to lower cancer risk.
Promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviours are crucial to cancer prevention and well-being.
The Link Between a Sedentary Lifestyle and Higher Cancer Risks | Cancer Center Southern California
Inactivity and Cancer Risk: The Latest Research
Sedentary behaviour and cancer umbrella review and meta-analysis
Sedentary Behavior Increases the Risk of Certain Cancers
What you decide to do with this new information is up to you, but as I have noted, choices have consequences. May I suggest you think long and hard about the need to get up off that couch and start moving?