S5E8: The Cost of Being Sedentary

In this episode of the Besties with Breasties podcast, hosts Sarah Hall and Beth Wilmes discuss the surprising dangers of prolonged sitting, inspired by Dr. James Levine's book 'Get Up, Why Your Chair is Killing You and What You Can Do About It.' They explore how sedentary lifestyles impact health, especially for breast cancer survivors, and delve into Levine's research on non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT). With insights on increasing daily movement, even through small changes, they emphasize the importance of integrating more activity into one's lifestyle. Ge Up, Why Your Chair is Killing You: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Up-Chair-Killing-About/dp/1137278994/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WBVD0MFZTG0K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NPsBxuyNbuOd_7Tjmy0kMWH_efXmqoG-PUua8Tfjym_GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.bP6NqVhKCSNV8O0QcNrRWn1VbN6gV5V8yDC5IQW-SGQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=get+up+why+your+chair+is+killing+you&qid=1731698021&sprefix=get+up+why+your+chair+is+killing+you%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1 Research Article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4519030/ 00:00 Introduction to Besties with Breasties 00:45 Catching Up After Summer Break 01:28 The Importance of Movement for Cancer Survivors 03:45 The Dangers of Prolonged Sitting 10:05 Boobs in the News: Funny and Ridiculous Stories 13:57 Dr. Levine's Experiment on Caloric Intake and Weight Gain 14:57 The Underwear Experiment 15:23 Movement vs. Sedentary Lifestyle 15:53 The Science Behind NEAT 16:29 Tech Companies Embrace NEAT 19:17 Cultural Shifts and Challenges 21:40 Implications for Cancer Patients 23:33 Encouraging Everyday Movement 27:03 Final Thoughts and Sponsor Message