Don’t just sit there! Prolonged sitting linked to early mortality in women

Cornell University. “Don’t just sit there! Prolonged sitting linked to early mortality in women.” ScienceDaily.

A new study of 93,000 postmenopausal American women found those with the highest amounts of sedentary time – defined as sitting and resting, excluding sleeping – died earlier than their most active peers. The association remained even when controlling for physical mobility and function, chronic disease status, demographic factors and overall fitness – meaning that even habitual exercisers are at risk if they have high amounts of idle time.”

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