Sitting and lying down might change the way our body deals with insulin and increase our risk of diabetes by 112%. Insulin is the hormone that helps us burn sugar, a process which produces energy from the food we eat. Researchers have even concluded that lying in bed for 5 days can increase our blood sugar above healthy levels, due to it causing insulin resistance.

If you work at home or at a desk, try getting or improvising a standing desk to avoid sitting for the entire work day.

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