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Once again, research shows sedentary time is unhealthy

A meta-analysis was conducted using 41 research studies relating to sedentary time among adults and several health conditions. Levels of physical activity were self-reported by participants in all but one study. Prolonged sedentary time (such as sitting) was independently associated with the incidence of cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes, and mortality.

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