Honored Doctor of Russia and famous TV presenter Alexander Myasnikov warned that a sedentary lifestyle and long stay at the computer can cause dangerous diseases. While insufficient physical activity causes the death of one in ten people, movement and sport can save you from the development of cancer and other diseases. said It is a Public News Service.
Myasnikov added that 5.3 million people in the world died “prematurely” in 2008 due to low activity. According to him, even just a 10% increase in activities could save 500 thousand people a year.
Any sports activity performed at home or in the gym is suitable as physical activity. Myasnikov believes that it is also beneficial to use the stairs without an elevator and go short distances to metro stations when going to work in the morning. Independent housework is an important part of physical activity, he said.
“Humanity has invented everything to avoid moving; elevators, delivery, travelers. “Forget it,” Myasnikov said. “We even have robotic cleaning today.” Washing vacuum cleaners are self-propelled, but this needs to change too.”
According to the doctor, washing clothes by hand can reduce the risk of developing osteoarthritis in the small joints of the hands, and cleaning in general can be a good muscle exercise. As an example, Myasnikov cited his 90-year-old mother, who prefers to wash by hand and wash the floors herself.
“No matter what anyone says, one of the most important factors in extending life and improving its quality is physical activity. “This is a confirmed medical fact,” the doctor concluded.
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