From heart attacks to diabetes: sitting for 40 hours a week? That makes you sick | Life & Knowledge

Around 14.8 million people in Germany work – and mostly sit – in offices. Many of them work 40 hours a week. The problem: our bodies are not made for it. The most common complaint: back problems.

But that's not all. Sitting for too long can significantly increase the risk of serious illnesses. Read with BILDplus what these illnesses are and how you can compensate for the lack of exercise.