Researchers at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons found that a short walk every half hour can prevent the health risks associated with prolonged sitting.. NBC News writes about it. It is noted that the participants in the experiment got up and moved for five minutes every half hour, due to which they had lower blood sugar and blood pressure than those who constantly sat.. " Scientist Says We Don't Use Our Leg Muscles When We Sit, Which Is Bad For Health. " If we don't use them, everything doesn't work properly," The expert also said that movement helps improve blood circulation.. " When you regularly activate the muscles in your legs, it helps restore normal blood flow." We will remind, earlier the Ukrainian pediatrician, TV presenter Evgeny Komarovsky told how to reduce the risk of stroke at a young age. Named a disease that increases the risk of stroke. Subscribe to our channel https://t. me/korrespondentnet Author: 1.