Prolonged sitting increases the risk of chronic diseases and reduces longevity. Taking a walking break every half hour for five minutes can counteract the negative effects of long periods of sitting. It is crucial to combat the sedentary lifestyle induced by technology consumption to avoid health issues like diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and dementia.
We know walking is good for our bodies, our communities, and our planet. But our car-centric cities and screen-filled lives keep us sitting. Can we change? This hour, ideas to get us moving. Guests include author Vybarr Cregan-Reid, computer historian Laine Nooney, exercise physiologist Keith Diaz, urban planner Jeff Speck, activists John Francis and Vanessa Garrison.
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