Scientists found that Couch potato lifestyle puts you at more risk of developing chronic kidney disease. Even a light to moderate daily exercise does not lower the risk factor. Chronic kidney disease is a condition where the kidneys aren't able to properly filter blood, which can lead to waste build-up within the body and eventually kidney failure. Known causes of chronic kidney disease include high blood pressure and diabetes.
British researchers found that people who spent the least amount of time sitting were also the least likely to have chronic kidney disease and that was especially true for women who spent less than three hours a day seated, according to the study published in the American Journal of Kidney Disease. A sedentary lifestyle is already known to be associated with risk of developing diabetes, cardiovascular problems and obesity. Recently, this study revealed simply…
