Sitting Increases Heart Disease Risk

In a recent study, people who spent more than four leisure-time hours a day sitting in front of a TV or computer screen showed a 48 percent increased risk of death. What do you think?

  • “That's fine for rich people who can afford to hire someone to hold them up while they stand, but what are the rest of us supposed to do?" ”

    Linda Schneiderman –
    Train Porter

  • “That explains the giant field hospital at last year's San Diego Comic-Con." ”

    Greg Bartek –
    Systems Analyst

  • “Good thing I prefer watching my programs in an adult-sized bouncy harness."”

    Julio Hernandez –
    Camera Operator

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