India, Feb. 11 -- Long hour shifts often mean sitting at your desk for an unhealthy amount of time. With work keeping you busy chasing deadlines and attending meetings, it is easy to forget to stretch your legs or move around. Many people assume they can compensate for prolonged sitting with intense gym workouts later in the day. In reality, exercise alone cannot fully reverse the damage caused by sitting for long hours.ALSO READ: Are you at risk of heart disease? Study reveals eating these foods could reduce your risk of irregular heartbeat

We have spoken to Dr C. S. Aravind, senior consultant - cardiology, SRM Global Hospitals, Chennai, to get a clear understanding of how it adversely impacts your health, particularly heart health.

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