{"id":5217,"date":"2022-03-27T12:06:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-27T06:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=5217"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:08:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:08:55","slug":"5-ways-in-which-sedentary-lifestyle-affects-the-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/5-ways-in-which-sedentary-lifestyle-affects-the-body\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways In Which Sedentary Lifestyle Affects The Body!"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">\n<\/head><body><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d68de51c962\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d68de51c962\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/5-ways-in-which-sedentary-lifestyle-affects-the-body\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/5-ways-in-which-sedentary-lifestyle-affects-the-body\/#What_Is_Meant_by_a_Sedentary_Lifestyle\" >What Is Meant by a Sedentary Lifestyle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/5-ways-in-which-sedentary-lifestyle-affects-the-body\/#What_Has_Prompted_This_Sedentary_Behavior\" >What Has Prompted This Sedentary Behavior?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/5-ways-in-which-sedentary-lifestyle-affects-the-body\/#Effects_of_Physical_Inactivity_on_Health\" >Effects of Physical Inactivity on Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/5-ways-in-which-sedentary-lifestyle-affects-the-body\/#Time_to_Get_Moving\" >Time to Get Moving!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/channel-health-talk\"\n       class=\"pe-healthtalk-banner\"\n       style=\"position:relative; display:block; margin:10px; border-radius:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #117B77; overflow:hidden;\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:2px; height:50%; background:#10847e;\"><\/span>\n        <img alt=\"Join Health Talk by PharmEasy on WhatsApp\"\n             src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PEhealthtalk-1.png\"\n             style=\"width:100%; display:block; border-radius:10px;\">\n    <\/a>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have heard several times that smoking and drinking are detrimental to health. But, there is yet another silent killer on the prowl physical inactivity. Sitting is the new smoking, experts have quoted. This is a reasonably modern concern, and the health effects of a prolonged sitting\/sedentary lifestyle can prove to be lethal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Meant_by_a_Sedentary_Lifestyle\"><\/span><strong>What Is Meant by a Sedentary Lifestyle?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we speak about the ill effects of a sedentary lifestyle, we must briefly mention what it means. A sedentary or inactive lifestyle is one with absolutely no physical activity. There is very little energy utility and almost no exercise (none in most cases). Another aspect frequently associated with a sedentary lifestyle is bad eating habits eating chips, pizza, store-bought sugar drinks and all sorts of junk.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Has_Prompted_This_Sedentary_Behavior\"><\/span><strong>What Has Prompted This Sedentary Behavior?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of the many positive changes that have taken place in our generation during the 21st century, one of the negative aspects has been in the form of an emerging and increasing trend in a sedentary lifestyle. Compared to our grandparents or parents, there is a significant decrease in physical activity and an increase in health complications.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some of the reasons why this inactivity has increased are:<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"sfa_container_5217\" class=\"sfa_container\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"sfa_overlay\"><\/div><button id=\"sfa_btn_5217\" class=\"sfa_btn\">Show Full Article<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rise in desk jobs coupled with emerging technologies in the last few decades, such as laptops and desktops<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An increasing amount of time spent on the phone and social media<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours spent sitting during commute time to work<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long work hours (being a workaholic)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rise in home delivery cultures has cut down on people\u2019s need to visit stores physically<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we have significantly discussed what a sedentary lifestyle means let us illustrate the effects of physical inactivity on health.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Approximately 2 million deaths per year are attributed to physical inactivity, prompting WHO to issue a warning that a sedentary lifestyle could very well be among the 10 leading causes of death and disability in the world. This raises alarm that one should always be physically active<\/p>\n<cite><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-m-g-kartheeka-77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD(Pediatrics)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effects_of_Physical_Inactivity_on_Health\"><\/span><strong>Effects of Physical Inactivity on Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Obesity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Obesity-1-375x250.webp\" alt=\"obesity\" class=\"wp-image-257631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Obesity-1-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Obesity-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Obesity-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Obesity-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Obesity-1-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Obesity-1-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Obesity-1-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Obesity-1-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Obesity-1-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity has struck people across the age spectrum, and it is an ailment that opens up your body to a horde of other illnesses. It is no secret that obesity rates are soaring. Inactivity, coupled with a terrible diet, is to blame.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Type 2 Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/diabeties-375x250.webp\" alt=\"diabeties\" class=\"wp-image-264299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/diabeties-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/diabeties-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/diabeties-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/diabeties-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/diabeties-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/diabeties-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/diabeties-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/diabeties-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/diabeties.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inactivity can make your body resistant to insulin, which makes the body susceptible to diabetes. Diabetes, too, is a lethal disease that will drastically lower your standard of living and, unless kept under check, will prove to be fatal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. High Blood Pressure and Thickening of Blood Vessel Walls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-375x250.webp\" alt=\"blood pressure\" class=\"wp-image-262588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-2048x1367.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-719x480.webp 719w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sedentary lifestyle means you are not getting the exercise your body needs to stay in prime shape. This is when plaque begins to accumulate along your blood vessels. This thickens them, and they further lose their elasticity. That is when blood has to force its way through the narrowed passages, which exerts excessive force on the blood vessels. This results in high blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/why-is-my-upper-stomach-bigger-than-my-lower-understanding-body-composition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Is My Upper Stomach Bigger Than My Lower?<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Heart Ailments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-375x250.webp\" alt=\"heart\" class=\"wp-image-208287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The organ that bears most of the brunt of inactivity is the heart. When your blood vessels are narrowed and the heart does not get enough blood, its muscles begin to die gradually. This may trigger a <\/span>heart attack<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the future. Moreover, when you don\u2019t engage in rigorous physical activity, the level of LDL or bad cholesterol spikes, and that has a devastating effect on your heart.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Sitting less, avoiding a sedentary lifestyle and regular moderate to vigorous physical exercise keeps you healthy, improves brain functioning, improves memory and reduces the risk of lifestyle-associated diseases.<\/p>\n<cite><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-ashish-bajaj-76\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Ashish Bajaj, M.B.B.S., M.D. in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Stroke<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-increases-the-risk-of-stroke-375x250.webp\" alt=\"stroke\" class=\"wp-image-261532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-increases-the-risk-of-stroke-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-increases-the-risk-of-stroke-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-increases-the-risk-of-stroke-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-increases-the-risk-of-stroke-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-increases-the-risk-of-stroke-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-increases-the-risk-of-stroke-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-increases-the-risk-of-stroke-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-increases-the-risk-of-stroke-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-increases-the-risk-of-stroke-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is yet another fallout of inactivity and high blood pressure. Blockage in the blood supply of the brain or bleeding in the region of the brain due to high blood pressure can lead to a brain stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is no new information that sedentary lifestyles have recently become more common, increasing the risk of serious health complications. Hence, it is essential to keep track of the vital parameters to detect any health problem early on. You can take these below-mentioned tests and assess your health with the help of a doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read:<a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/effective-techniques-to-reduce-cortisol-levels-a-comprehensive-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> How to Reduce Cortisol Levels for Better Health\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_to_Get_Moving\"><\/span><strong>Time to Get Moving!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Research suggests that excessive sitting increases your risk of chronic diseases similar to smoking. Here are some effective ways to get moving, even with a demanding desk job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19061500\/6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-207549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19061500\/6.jpg 760w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19061500\/6-352x375.jpg 352w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19061500\/6-480x512.jpg 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19061500\/6-450x480.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19061500\/6-150x160.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Sedentary Lifestyle Health Checkup is recommended to help assess the damage to your body caused by a lack of physical activity. This package examines your <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/diagnostics\/profile\/liver-function-test-lft-254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liver Function<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/diagnostics\/profile\/renalkidney-function-test-rftkft-364\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kidney Function<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/diagnostics\/profile\/lipid-profile-105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lipid Profile<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/diagnostics\/profile\/hba1c-glycosylated-hemoglobin-1998\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HbA1c<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/diagnostics\/profile\/complete-blood-count-cbc-408\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CBC<\/a>, Cardiac Risk Markers, Vitamin D, and other factors to provide a clear overview of your health.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This package helps determine the damage done to your body due to a lack of physical activity. HOMA-IR test &amp; Cardiac risk markers test are some critical tests that can indicate your risk of heart disease and diabetes. This package tests your Liver Function, Kidney Function, Lipid Profile, HbA1c, Homa Insulin Resistance Index, CBC, Cardiac Risk Markers, <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/molecules\/vitamin-b12-mecobalamin-cynocobalamin-methylcobalamin-3336\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vitamin B12<\/a>, Vitamin D 25-OH and more to help you get an overview of your health.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/7-habits-to-boost-your-immune-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9 Easy Ways To Boost Your Immunity!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tests can help your doctor detect any hidden health problems before they progress and manifest symptoms.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way to combat the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle is to work small bits of exercise into your daily routine. Modify your lifestyle and introduce healthier habits like mindful eating and exercising. Few people understand the dangerous effects of a sedentary lifestyle that inactivity poses. No matter how stressed or exhausted you are, <\/span>take some time for light to medium workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer<\/em><\/strong><em>: The information provided here is for educational\/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. 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