LONDON, Mar 17:
Scientists have found that a reduction in physical activity and an increase in sedentary behaviour has detrimental effects on the body, and could be more harmful if a first degree relative has type 2 diabetes.
“The results of our study highlight the critical importance of avoiding low levels of physical activity and sedentary behaviour, for example too much sitting, television viewing, computer gaming and so on,” said Kelly Bowden Davies from the University of Liverpool in the UK.
“We know the benefits of exercise, the challenge now is to encourage people to simply move more and sit less,” said Davies.
The study looked at 45 people with active lifestyles, including 16 who have close blood relatives with type 2 diabetes.
After 14 days of reduced physical activity, all participants had higher levels of fat and their bodies were less able to respond to the hormone, insulin (known as insulin resistance). (PTI)
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