A: There are dramatic differences between the way chimpanzees live in the wild and the way chimpanzees are forced to live in laboratories. In the wild, chimpanzees live in very diverse social groups and may travel several miles in one day.
Ergonomics for Prolonged Sitting. Sitting for prolonged periods of time can be a major cause of back pain, cause increased stress of the back, neck, arms and legs and can add a tremendous amount of pressure to the back muscles and spinal discs. Additionally, sitting in a slouched position can overstretch the spinal ligaments and strain the spinal discs.
Sitting At Work: Why It's Dangerous And What You Can Do. 78. By now, many of us know the damage we're doing in sedentary desk jobs. Emerging research shows that sitting for long periods of time contributes to risk of metabolic syndrome, heart attack and stroke risk and overall death risk, among others.