PSA Sponsored by Melamed Riley
If you’re like me, you sit in front of a computer for countless hours on end. I work out regularly; however, that may not be enough to offset the damage caused by being sedentary for multiple hours at a time according to Gretchen Reynolds in her new book, “The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer.” Her advice, stand for two minutes every 20 minutes for a prolonged life and reduced risk of disease. Setting the timer on my phone as a reminder has helped, knowing that certain projects can create a time warp. If you have a deadline to meet and are chained to your desk, no problem, you don’t even have to go anywhere, just stand. May you all live long and prosper.
