A thorough study conducted in Australia by universities and health institutions has found that sitting for 11 hours a day increases risk of early death by 40%, regardless of complementary physical exercise. The study also links prolonged sitting to various other serious diseases, including cardiovascular problems, diabetes and more. The CG scene is plagued by cases of health problems, a lifestyle that combines sedentary habits with long work hours can produce a heavy toll on the body. There is strong need to raise awareness about these issues among CG artists, and Australian animator Duncan Elms has recently used CG tools to help translate this message to the visual medium. Watch the video on Vimeo.
Related links:
Study: Sitting Time and All-Cause Mortality Risk in 222,497 Australian Adults
Study: Sedentary Time and Its Association With Risk for Disease Incidence, Mortality, and Hospitalization in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Why
Sitting Increases Your Risk of Dying Sooner (Forbes) – with suggestions for healthier habits
Too much sitting raises risk of death, even if you exercise (CBS News) – with suggestions for healthier habits
