You likely already follow several healthy habits. As spring arrives, it's an ideal time to elevate them for even better results.
You're already doing this: Exercising regularly.
Spring upgrade: Add movement to your workday.
Professor Erik Scherder, a leading clinical neuropsychologist and movement scientist, warns: 'Avoid sitting for more than three hours at a stretch. Prolonged sitting increases risks of cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, back problems, type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and unhealthy cholesterol.'
Opt for standing meetings, step away hourly to stretch, ditch the elevator, and walk during lunch. Small shifts like these yield big health gains. Prioritize breaking up sitting time over one long workout—aim for 30-minute activity blocks with no more than three hours between.
Discover more? The April issue of Santé features 16 additional habits with practical upgrade tips.
