LONDON — If you spend all day sitting on your rear end, then you might want to schedule some time for a brisk walk — just make sure you can spare at least an hour. Not exercising and sitting all day is as dangerous as being obese or smoking, they found. It has been long suspected that sitting a lot, at work or at home, is not healthy. Previous studies have found that prolonged sitting can raise the chances of heart disease, various cancers and an earlier death. RelatedIn the new research , experts combed through 13 papers with data on factors including how long people spend sitting, their physical activity levels and their television-watching habits.

Source: National Post July 27, 2016 22:41 UTC