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Study Links Prolonged Sitting at Computers to Increased Cancer and Heart Disease Risk A 12-year study shows prolonged sitting at computers raises cancer and heart disease risks, with regular short breaks reducing these dangers and aiding recovery. Experts advise standing and moving briefly every 30 to 60 minutes alongside regular exercise.
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What happened 01 Prolonged sitting at computers significantly increases cancer and heart disease risk. 02 The 12-year study used objective sitting time measurements, not self-reports. 03 Short breaks every 30-60 minutes reduce cancer risk and improve recovery chances. 04 Patients diagnosed with cancer who took breaks had better survival outcomes. 05 Experts recommend standing and moving for two minutes regularly during sedentary periods. 06 Movement breaks complement but do not replace regular aerobic exercise. Translated and summarized by baba from Channel 13 , the latest report. Read Channel 13’s original The coverage
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