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Combating the Negative Effects of Sedentary Behavior with Movement Breaks
This chapter discusses the potential health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle and highlights the scientific evidence linking long periods of sitting to various chronic diseases. It explores ways to prevent chronic health conditions and avoid feeling physically uncomfortable at the end of the day. The chapter also introduces a study on movement breaks and their effectiveness in offsetting the harms of sitting.