Disastrous effects of sitting for long hours

 Sitting is the new smoking - a health alert in Times of India daily reads. As per research for 15 years studying the effects of sitting for long hours, it is found that sitting for more than four hours causes obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, multiple cancers, etc. It is advised to set an alarm to go around and have some exercise. Sitting makes metabolic system to sleep whereas small movements will help to keep metabolic system recharged.
My ex-boss (20 years ago), used to take water as soon as he comes to office and relieves pressure in half-hour to one hour. Before coming to seat, he will take a glass or two of water and resumes work. This makes him to get up again after sometime. I find this is very good method to avoid sitting for long, immersed in the work.
However, with my personal experience, I used to hold the pressure for sometime (even 3 hours) because of work pressure. I do not know the health effects, but definitely not good for the body.

Emotions - health effects

I read the following in a local magazine.

• Brain contracts with increase in age and leads to forgetfulness. However, physical exercise compared to metal exercise and social activities will help to keep the brain active.
• Happiness and heart are linked. More happiness increases heart beats and one will not get sleep. I experience this, when I got good marks (beyond my expectations) in my XII standard, engineering final year, receipt of appointment letter (25 years ago) in the organization of my choice where I am continuing still and my first promotion. Similar is my experience, I was under pressure. 
• Anger affects liver which leads to generation of bile juices and headache. Blood pressure too raises.
• Tension, stress affects lungs and one feels suffocation.
• Depression/sorrow reduces energy levels which affects lungs and leads to associated respiratory problems.
• Fear affects kidneys and one looses control over urination.
• Threat affects heart and at higher levels it can affect kidneys also.