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Sedentary behaviour is a world wide concern that has many negative health impacts. Social media should take more action to reduce this issue by implementing “exercise snacks” into our everyday lives online. #EM203problem #EM203Robin

@foundmyfitness Any suggestions on now to reduce sedentary living as a university student stuck at a desk?

Sedentary living is a silent disease. Those with cardiorespiratory fitness levels in the lowest 25% face mortality rates as high—or higher—than smokers, individuals with hypertension, or those with diabetes. Meanwhile, those in the top 2.3% of VO2 max—elite fitness levels—see an 80% reduction in all-cause mortality compared to the least fit. We need to rethink how we view physical activity fundamentally. It’s not a luxury or an optional add-on—it’s a core requirement for health. Inactivity is a silent, pervasive disease, and regular movement is the antidote we all need to prioritize.

@foundmyfitness “Exercise snacks” is a great idea!! How would you suggest an individual include exercise snacks into a sedentary work environment?

You can be sedentary even if you're active and meeting meeting exercise guidelines. The solution? "Exercise snacks" or taking opportunities to turn ordinary everyday situations like 'taking the stairs' and making them a form of vigorous, unstructured exercise. Even three to four minutes of daily vigorous physical activity were linked with a 25-30% drop in overall mortality risk in a study involving 25,000 people. Increasing this activity to around nine minutes daily further reduced cardiovascular mortality by nearly 50% and cancer mortality by 40%. Listen to Dr. Martin Gibala (@gibalam) explain the benefits of short bursts of highly vigorous physical activity.

A sedentary lifestyle makes sugar more dangerous than you think Excess glucose that lingers in your body reacts with collagen and proteins, forming harmful Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) Over time, these stiffen your blood vessels and heart tissue, increasing the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular decline This silent, cumulative damage is worsened by inactivity, turning sedentary habits into a ticking time bomb for your cardiovascular health Regular exercise acts as a natural defense, shuttling glucose into muscles before it can wreak havoc on your cardiovascular system

"Canada's healthcare system is about to collapse. The number of obese adults increased 30% in just 8 years. Now, research shows 70% of Canadian men will be overweight by 2030." #EM203Robin #EM203Research

Obesity is more than a lifestyle issue—it’s a complex chronic disease requiring a multidisciplinary approach. Despite its prevalence, stigma and misinformation still hinder effective management. Recently, healthcare professionals on The Rounds engaged in a deep discussion on navigating the obesity epidemic, covering: ✅ The pathophysiology of obesity ✅ Chronic disease management strategies ✅ Implementation of Canadian Guidelines for Obesity Management The conversation doesn’t end on #WorldObesityDay—it’s an ongoing effort to improve patient care and outcomes. 📺 Missed the discussion? Watch it now: app.therounds.com/navigating-the…

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Technology can be bad for health. Find ways to keep healthy!

standing desks can help improve the overall life quality you have when you are required to be online! Find ways to reduce sedentary behaviour and improve health!

sportmanitoba.ca/ways-you-can-r… Reducing sedentary is important! Find ways to be active and incorporate it into your online learning.

@EM203IObiorah I enjoyed your concept map! One problem associated with it would be that obesity solutions require lots of behaviour change long term, making it more difficult with the fast food industry and lifestyle factors. #em203problems

Childhood obesity is rising, and Obesity and Unhealthy Lifestyles can impact school performance. How can schools improve nutrition and physical activity to support student success? #EM203problems @EM203IObiorah

@EM203IObiorah A problem that I identified is the issue with modern technology and increased work from home resulting in more time spent sitting, staring at screens and low-movement activities which promote a Sedentary Lifestyle. #EM203Robin

#EM203problems With the added convenience of technological advancement, people have began to decrease the amount of physical activity they get. Convenience of technology has increased sedentary behaviour and has continued to be a large risk to health.

Here’s a great link for tips on how to manage stress! mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifest…

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@em203beheashta Hey B! The digital age is so important to us and our learning and I'm excited for what is next in the class. So fun that you tried out sudoku... I love it (but not very good either ha) #EM203Robin

These first 3 classes have me really reflecting on my approach to learning from a whole new lens. I also learned that I have no idea how sudoku works and I am terrible able it! #EM203Robin

@EM203sarahm Hey Sarah, I agree that learning in the digital age is so important to study as it has so much impact on our live. This class has been great so far and I am also looking forwards to what is next! #EM203Robin

Hey everyone, I have just finished week 3 of EM203 and it is such a great course so far. We've explored what it means and how to be learning in a digital age, and the impact it has on our developmental process. I'm so excited to continue learning in this class! #EM203Robin

@em203Ibuslovich The lesson was a great reminder of how important digital platforms are and how they benefits us to learn! Excited for what is to come in this class #EM203Robin

During my lessons learned in #EM203Robin I learned the importance of multitasking and how the accessibility of using digital platforms enables learners to learn simultaneously.

@em203rk I agree the start of this class has been great! Being engaged with online content content AND our peers has been very beneficial to learn so far #EM203Robin

The first few lessons of EM203 have been super interesting and engaging. Learning about the 3 Ms was fun and new to me. The discussion posts have also been a beneficial way to engage more with the content and further our knowledge! #EM203Robin