We all know circulation is important, but too often we ignore how important keeping our blood mov…

We all know circulation is important, but too often we ignore how important keeping our blood moving really is. If we were as aware as we should be we'd spend less time sitting in front of our computers or watching TV. The body's organs require blood in order to function properly...and too much sitting clogs things up more than we think.

Several studies have concluded the more time people spend sitting the greater their risk of premature death. One Australian Study, published in 2010, found that every daily hour spent in front of TV over a 6 year period increased a person's risk of death by 11%. The study wasn't about exercise, it measured the basic day to day activity that involves moving, bending and stretching that keeps your blood circulating and your muscles from losing tone. It was performed on 8,800 adults aged 25 and older and people with a history of cardiovascular disease were excluded.

The study's simple message is that spending more time standing and less time sitting prolongs life and since the average adult spends as much as 90% of their leisure time sitting there is plenty of room to improve. People who do a lot of sitting should make every effort to move around more. At work, short breaks spent walking around every hour are helpful; at home, almost anything you can think of is better for you than just sitting around, so try to engage in some form of activity as often as you can. Many people enjoy exercising or doing certain types of housework while they watc