Does sitting lead to cancer?

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Beware of the couch! Sitting for too long might cause cancer. Christine Friedenreich, an epidemiologist, studied the link between physical inactivity and cancer. Her study is highlighted in a USA Today article. More than 90,000 new cancer cases a year in …

Get up out of that chair

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Sitting appears to increase chances of heart disease, even in people who exercise.  We’ve written about this before. New info, reported on in the NY Times: Regular workout sessions do not appear to fully undo the effects of prolonged sitting. …

STAND UP!

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Once again, news about the dangers of sitting all day long.  Humans were designed to walk and stand; sitting is associated with diabetes, heart disease, and yes, DEATH! Read more in the NY Times: …In the meantime, find comfort in …