Head - Blood clots that form after sitting too rigidly can travel to the brain causing strokes
Lungs - In individual who experience heart failure; fluid first backs u in the lungs
Arms - Physical activity reduces the risk of hypertension, or high blood pressure.
Stomach - Sitting too much contributes to obesity and colon cancer. Enzymes in the blood vessels of muscles responsible for burning fat get shut off, and the body's method of metabolizing fuels such as glucose and lipids gets disturbed
Neck - Fluid retained in the legs during the day moves to the neck at night and contributes to obstructive sleep apnea
Heart - A sedentary lifestyle contributes to cardiovascular disease. People who suffer from heart failure and obstructive sleep apnea, fluid collects in the lungs and neck at night.
Legs - Fluid collects in the legs during sitting. Walking helps pump it out before it causes problems.
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