The cardiologist urged not to lie on the couch for more than 1.5 hours on weekends

Cardiologist Andrey Kondrakhin advised not to lie on the couch for more than 1.5 hours on weekends.

In conversation with aif.ru On Monday, August 11, the specialist recommended that people who spend most of the working week sitting move as much as possible. He noted that you can afford to rest lying down for about an hour and a half a day on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, but the rest of the time it is important to be active, because high-quality recovery occurs through movement. According to him, only cats can lie on the couch all day long.

The doctor added that even those whose work involves physical labor should not spend their weekends on the couch, although they are allowed to rest lying down a little longer than others.

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On August 10, Kondrakhin spoke about drinks that are especially harmful in hot weather. He referred to tea, coffee and alcohol as such. Their excessive consumption can lead to dehydration, which in turn will cause blood clots and thrombosis, writes RT.

On July 31, psychiatrist-narcologist Marina Kalyuzhnaya gave advice to anxious people who often turn a long-awaited vacation into a source of additional stress. She called for focusing on the mindset of "I have the right to rest, even if I don't feel productive." 360.ru .

On July 3, Raisa Donskaya, Head of the Department of "Owner Management" at the International Research Institute of Management Problems, said that sleeping during the lunch break at work can have a positive effect on work efficiency. According to her, even a short nap will help restore energy, reduce mistakes and increase concentration, NSN notes.

Earlier, doctor Svetlana Mirgorodskaya called the rules of rest for the eyes when working at a computer. According to her, the "20-20-20" rule must be followed: after 20 minutes of intensive work, you need to look for 20 seconds at 20 feet (6 m) into the distance, to the end of the office, out the window, and so on.

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