People who spend much of their day sitting down have increased risks of chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Research at Kansas state University in the US found people sitting for more than four hours a day- such as office workers and lorry drivers- were “significantly more likely” to have one of these four diseases.
The study involved more than 60,000 Australian men aged between 45 and 65. Those sitting for more than eight hours clearly had the highest risk, reported the study that underlined that people should get more physical activity and sit less.
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Hindustan Times- Wellness,
24/02/2013
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