Oct. 25, 2023 – To combat the health risks of sitting at a desk all day or indulging in an all-day Netflix binge, head out for a brisk 22-minute walk. 

New research shows that people who do at least 22 minutes of physical activity each day reduce their risk of early death. The findings were published Tuesday in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Most people in Western countries spend between 9  and 10 hours being sedentary when they’re not sleeping, most of which occurs during a person’s workday, the researchers noted. Sedentary time is linked to early death, while it is well-established that physical activity has wide-ranging health benefits. This latest study sought to examine just how much sedentary time it takes to trigger the risk of early death, and just how much physical activity it takes to reduce that risk. The researchers examined physical activity level that is, at a minimum, equal to a brisk walk or gardening.

D- Incorporate Regular Exercise: Choose activities you enjoy to make exercise a positive part of your routine. Whether it’s walking, dancing or Yoga, find activities that align with your interests.

Bringing her expetise to the same, Dr Jyoti Kapoor, Founder-Director and Senior Psychiatrist at Manasthali, recommended the following tips to avoid breaking down of the well-being resolution rhythm –

A- Celebrate Small Wins: Acknowledge and celebrate your successes, no matter how small. Recognizing your achievements along the way can help maintain motivation.

B- Learn from Setbacks: Understand that setbacks are a natural part of the process. Instead of getting discouraged, use setbacks as opportunities to learn and adjust your approach.

Source: Hindustan Times