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Don't Die Sitting Down – Too Much Could Kill You

J. Patrick — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:51:30 +0000

Want to live a longer life? Then don’t sit down. It could be that easy! No, that doesn’t mean that you can’t ever sit down, just sit down a lot less! A new study suggests that being seated is shortening our lives. The life expectancy, according to the study, is shortened. Too much sitting leads [...]

Research: Sitting Can Be As Deadly As Smoking [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:14:57 +0000

If you’re going to light up, at least make sure to stand up. New research has found that sitting for long periods of time can be just as dangerous as smoking. The results of various studies will take your breath away almost as much as a 20-year two-pack-a-day habit. Cardiologist David Coven says there are [...]

Research Shows Sitting Can Kill You

J. Patrick — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:48:41 +0000

People who sit most of the day have a 54 percent greater risk of heart attack than those who spend a good chunk of the day standing.

Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana came to this conclusion after analyzing the lifestyles of more than 17,000 men and women over 13 years.

The scientists found that even non-smokers who exercise regularly and would be considered in good shape double their risk for heart attack if their job requires them to sit most of the time.