2 everyday habits that can ruin your health

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Many everyday actions are done habitually, “on autopilot”. But it's worth thinking about how much harm they can cause to your health.

Prolonged sitting. Sitting on a chair for more than 30 minutes is harmful to the body, studies show. Scientists also advise against spending 6 or more hours a day sitting in a chair – prolonged sitting correlates with increased levels of triglycerides, blood glucose, as well as blood pressure and insulin.

Available data suggests that prolonged periods of sitting increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and some types of cancer.

Wearing uncomfortable shoes and heavy bags. According to experts, shoes are of great importance for posture and the condition of the spine. Uncomfortable, tight, uncomfortable shoes can cause degeneration of the spine and lead to the need for surgery.

Also, everyday habits such as carrying bags and backpacks on one shoulder contribute to the appearance of spine problems. Doctors recommend carrying a backpack strictly on both shoulders, and when carrying a handbag, alternate shoulders.

In the case of heavy bags, the load should be distributed between both hands, and rest more often when carrying them. Bags that weigh more than 10% of a person's weight should not be carried in the hands – this is very dangerous for the spine.