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Sedentary lifestyle
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- For anthropology, see sedentism.
Sedentary lifestyle is a type of lifestyle most commonly found in modern (particularly Western) cultures. It is characterized by sitting or remaining inactive for most of the day (for example, in an office), without any (or little) exercise. It is believed to be a factor in obesity, and, in doing so, may contribute to other diseases, such as type II diabetes, heart disease, depression and even hemorrhoid.
The term sedentary in biology applies to organisms and species that are not migratory but rather remain at a single location (permanently fixed or otherwise). Examples in zoology include such sessile organisms as barnacles, corals and mussels.
Examples can include the change in telephones. Previously they were connected to cords forcing individuals to get up, but now with cell phones and cordless phones, inactivity and remaining seated occur more regularly.
A sedentary lifestyle is oft exhibited by those of an existentialist persuasion, wereby the frenzied existence of the masses, who consider activity to be the expression of worthiness, is substituted for quiet contemplation.
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