
Sitting Not the New Smoking for Fidgeters
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Fidgeting as a Countermeasure to the Negative Effects of Sitting
This chapter explores the correlation between long periods of sitting and an increased risk of death, and how fidgeting may counteract these negative effects by improving glucose metabolism and decreasing the risk of metabolic syndrome. It also provides suggestions on how to incorporate movement while sitting for extended periods.
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