Sitting more than half an hour raises cancer death risk
A study from the University of Glasgow found that sitting for over 30 minutes daily elevates cancer death risk. Each additional hour of inactivity raises the risk by 10 percent, while light physical activity can reduce it by up to 22 percent. Researchers emphasize the importance of breaking up prolonged sedentary behavior with movement.
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Published 04 Jul 2026, 06:50 UTC · Updated 04 Jul 2026, 07:00 UTC
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