Xinhua Agency, Paris, October 9 (Reporter Luo Yu) The French National Health Security Agency said on its official website on the 8th that sedentary people walking at low to moderate intensity for 5 minutes every 30 minutes can improve metabolic indicators such as blood sugar and insulin levels.

The latest assessment found that more than 37% of French adults spend more than 8 hours sitting a day. There is sufficient evidence of the health effects of long-term sitting, which increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, some cancers and other diseases.

According to the latest scientific research progress, the French National Health Security Agency evaluated the health benefits of interrupted sedentary activities such as standing, walking and climbing stairs. In addition to walking for 5 minutes after sedentary sitting every 30 minutes, which improves metabolic indicators such as blood sugar and insulin levels, for children, doing 3 minutes of higher intensity activity after sedentary sitting every 30 minutes may bring greater benefits.

In addition, intermittent sitting also has a positive effect on cognitive function. If you walk after intermittent sitting, regardless of the speed of walking, relevant studies have shown that attention, reaction time and emotions are improved, and fatigue is reduced.

The French National Health Safety Agency recommends creating diversified opportunities in various environments such as workplaces, educational sites to help people break down sitting and integrate them into daily habits.