Study links prolonged sitting to increased cancer death risk among participants
A study has linked sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time to an increased risk of cancer death. Researchers tracked over 90,000 participants and found that each additional hour of inactivity raised cancer death risk by 10%. Introducing light physical activities, like walking or housework, can significantly reduce.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 20:10 UTC
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