Recent findings add to a growing body of research indicating that prolonged sitting has lethal consequences, regardless of how active or gym-going you are the rest of the day.
According to the research presented at this month’s American Institute for Cancer Research annual conference, sedentary behaviour, meaning too much sitting still (on the couch, in your car or at your desk), is emerging as a new risk factor for cancer. The research seems to conclude that the longer you sit, the higher your risk of cancer, and U.S. adults (Canada is probably similar), on average, sit 15.5 hours a day. Then add 6-8 hours of lying down for sleep! The amount of time we spend standing up and walking or actually exercising makes up a very small percentage of our lives.
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