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8.5 Hours Of Daily Sitting Linked To Higher BMI And Cholesterol

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This chapter explores the serious health risks linked to prolonged sitting, including heart disease and accelerated aging. It reveals that many millennials spend over 60 hours a week sitting, emphasizing that basic exercise guidelines may not be enough to counteract these risks.

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