Why sitting all day is so bad for you — and what to do about it

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Exercise won’t save you from sitting too long, study warns

That comfortable chair might be quietly damaging your heart, even if you’re faithfully hitting the gym several times a week. Groundbreaking research published in the Journal of the American College of ...
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5 easy exercises for your feet and ankles to relieve desk job aches and pains

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

Scientists Warn Sitting Too Much Can Harm Your Body in Surprising Ways

Prolonged sitting harms metabolism, circulation, and posture, even in active people. Reducing sitting time with regular ...
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Here's what sitting all day actually does to your body

“Exercise is good for you” is about as groundbreaking as florals for spring. But the flip side of that somewhat obvious health advice is also true: Spending too much time sitting isn’t great for you.