Holiday health warning: Why two weeks on a beach could be LINKED to diabetes
A STUDY has shown that just two weeks on holiday can cause serious health risks such as diabetes and heart disease.
Holidays could be linked to diabetes in new health study
Lazing on a sunny beach is the perfect way to spend a holiday.
Yet a new study has shown that it could actually make travellers ill rather than healthier.
Whilst feeling more relaxed, the after effects have been linked to cardiovascular disease and higher body fat.
It definitely causes worries for that next holiday break.
Just 14 days of increased sedentary behaviour resulted in small but significant reductions in fitness.
The study by Liverpool University found that just two weeks of lazing around could actually increase the chance of illness.
Not only that, but the reduction in muscle mass and metabolic changes could lead to a higher rate of diabetes and heart disease later in life.
Study leader Dr Dan Cuthbertson, of Liverpool University, said: “In a group of physically active, healthy young individuals that met the recommended physical activity guidelines, just 14 days of increased sedentary behaviour resulted in small but significant reductions in fitness.”
By tracking subject's physical activity, scientists reduced steps from 10,000 a day to 1,500 a day, finding a large loss of muscle and an increase in total body fat.
Diabetes and muscle loss are some side effects of relaxing on a beach holiday
These changes could eventually lead to chronic metabolic disease or even premature mortality.
The study also raises concerns for Brit’s day-to-day lives, as job become more sedentary.
Societal factors such as work and general life, have reduced physical activity to much less compared to previous generations.
So next time a beach break is planned, add in a few walks along the sea to avoid suffering the fallout.
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British holidaymakers should always ensure they get adequate health insurance when abroad to prevent any dangers that come with the trip.
However, to offset any of these scary symptoms, there are always holiday options that look after the body as well as the mind.