#SedentaryBehavior

A major new study has revealed that replacing even a small amount of sitting each day with physical activity—or even sleep—can dramatically slash the risk of heart attack and death, offering an accessible solution for millions at risk in Thailand and across the globe. The research, conducted by a major US university and published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, indicates substituting just 30 minutes of sedentary time daily with moderate physical activity cuts cardiac event risk by up to 61%, while even low-intensity movement or extra sleep provide significant benefits (EatingWell, Medical News Today).

A groundbreaking new study reveals that patients recovering from acute coronary syndrome can significantly lower their one-year risk of heart complications or death by simply reducing the time they spend sitting and engaging instead in sleep or light physical activity. This research, which appears in the respected journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, challenges the assumption that only vigorous exercise helps heart health and signals a major step toward practical, personalized rehabilitation for patients at risk.

A groundbreaking international study has revealed that every type of exercise—even well below recommended levels—can provide meaningful health benefits for older adults, challenging traditional health advice that has long focused on hitting specific activity targets. For Thailand’s growing elderly population, this is a hopeful message: shifting from long hours of sitting to even occasional movement can have a protective effect against serious health conditions.

As reported on May 20 by News-Medical.net, the research led by sports science experts from Örebro University observed 871 individuals aged 65 to 79 from four European countries: Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United Kingdom. This large cohort was split into two key groups: those who met or exceeded the widely cited guideline of at least 2.5 hours of moderate, pulse-raising activity per week, and those who did less. Using wearable activity trackers—rather than relying on self-reported data—the scientists were able to obtain more accurate insights into the participants’ actual movements, a crucial improvement over prior studies that often depended on people’s memories and estimations News-Medical.net.