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Health 6 years ago

Is sitting bad for your health? Not necessarily, study finds

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, sitting at work may not be as bad for your health and longevity as sitting and watching television in your free time.

Health 7 years ago

Too much time sitting and watching TV linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer risk

The new study looked at data gathered from 89,278 American women taking part in the Nurses’ Health Study II, a long-term US health study which looks into the risk factors for major chronic diseases in women.

Health 8 years ago

20 easy health tips to keep you more active at work

If you regularly find yourself tied to your desk the entire day at the office, you may want to consider being more active, as sitting down for too long every day can trigger health risks that are reportedly as high as those from smoking.

Health 8 years ago

How to sit correctly at your desk

For all the people working desk jobs, the aches and pains you get from sitting all day are expected.

Health 9 years ago

To reverse damage of sitting, take a brisk, hour-long walk

If you spend all day sitting on your rear end, then you might want to schedule some time for a brisk walk — just make sure you can spare at least an hour.

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