Health

Overseas research has confirmed that prolonged sitting is significantly associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with an overall CKD risk increase of about 15% to 26%. The association with prolonged sitting is even more pronounced! The sofa is the hidden killer of modern health. Long hours spent on the sofa cause "Ten Destructive Damages" to the body. Dr. Hong Yong-sang also summarized the ten destructive damages to the body from relying on the sofa, as follows: 1st Place: Develops a body that "doesn't want to move," leading to a vicious cycle of weakness. 2nd Place: Uncontrolled high blood pressure, high lipids, and high blood sugar (the "three highs") put long-term pressure on the kidneys. 3rd Place: Gastrointestinal motility stagnates, leading to constipation and bloating. 4th Place: Brain function deteriorates, leading to a vicious cycle of emotional and sleep problems. 5th Place: Cardiovascular function declines, damaging blood vessel elasticity. 6th Place: Blood circulation stagnates, inducing fatal blood clots (SIT syndrome). 7th Place: The belly gets bigger and bigger, with a surge in visceral fat. 8th Place: Blood sugar control worsens, and insulin resistance skyrockets. 9th Place: Leg muscles atrophy, losing their role as the "blood sugar processing plant." 10th Place: Back pain and spinal "structural demolition."