Sitting is the new smoking!

Sitting for 6 hours a day is equal to smoking a pack of cigarettes, studies reveal. It can take a toll on the body by increasing the levels of cholesterol and fat, and the likelihood of type-2 diabetics.

The good news is that even small amounts of physical activity through the day greatly reduce the risk to your heart.

Here are few simple suggestions:

• item Stand-up every 20 minutes even if it's just for a minute or 2
• item Replace long emails with waking one on ones.
• item Do simple stretches at your desk
• item Head to the recreation center for a quick have or workout.