Erin O'Hara: naturopath, wellness expert, and Golden Yogi director on the health problems surrounding a sedentary lifestyle

How can we counteract the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle? The modern world forces us to lead sedentary lives- we sit on a bus or in a car to get to work, we sit down for eight hours a day, and then get home to sit down and unwind with a favourite TV show. Wellness expert and Golden Yogi director Erin O'Hara says sitting all day increases our risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Erin O'Hara says it's important to find the time to take walks and increase movement throughout the working day. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.