Researchers concluded that the more time people spent on their backsides, the greater their risk of premature death, cardiovascular disease, cancer and type-two diabetes.
Regular exercise appears to mitigate some of the harmful effects of prolonged sitting, but not all.
An analysis of more than a dozen studies found that at least 60 minutes a day of moderately intense exercise is needed to counter the risks associated with prolonged sitting.
What can you do to reduce your sitting time?
Experts recommend to stand for a few minute every half hour at work, use a desk that will let you work both standing and seated and park as far as possible from entrances so you will have to walk more.
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