Study: Sitting Too Much May Be Deadlier Than Obesity

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A new study has found that remaining sedentary throughout the day may be more deadly than being obese, and that switching from an “inactive” to “moderately active” lifestyle can reduce the risk of early mortality by as much as 30 percent. What do you think?


“Thirty percent reduced risk of early death hardly seems worth the hassle.”

Ben Newcomer • Box Unpacker

“Yeah, but what a way to go.”

Ashley Kimes • Soup Ladler

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“I’ll die before I admit the standing-desk guy at work is right.”

Marcy Lindstrom • Leaflet Distributor