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One Hour of Activity Needed to Offset Harmful Effects of Sitting at a Desk

  • July 28, 2016

A new study covered by The Guardian says that an hour or more of physical activity may be needed to offset the dangers of sitting at a desk for eight hours. This is just one of many studies that have brought the dangers of excessive sitting to light. TAKE A STAND: Previous research has shown that there are a number of health risks associated with prolonged sitting, regardless of physical activity. The solution isn't simply to swap sitting for standing, as staying too long in any one...