The silent mistake that tires the heart

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Extract from the article: Taking care of your heart means preserving your vital energy. But there is one insidious mistake, often overlooked, that jeopardizes its health: a sedentary lifestyle. Unlike inactivity, being sedentary means sitting or remaining immobile for long ..

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Taking care of your heart means preserving your vital energy. But there is one insidious mistake, often overlooked, that jeopardizes its health: a sedentary lifestyle. Unlike inactivity, being sedentary means sitting or remaining immobile for long hours, even if you otherwise practice a sport. That's where the trap lies.

You can be athletic and still be sedentary. This static lifestyle disrupts your metabolism, stiffens your arteries, and accelerates cardiac aging. Added to this are well-known enemies such as chronic stress, lack of sleep, and an unbalanced diet. To maintain a strong and resilient heart, it is essential to incorporate movement into your daily routine. The WHO recommends 150 to 300 minutes of moderate activity per week. But above all, it is important to break up prolonged periods of immobility: get up regularly, walk, garden, take the stairs... Every little bit counts.

 Jean ELI