"Excessive Sitting Linked to Higher Mortality Risk Despite Exercise"

A study from the University of California San Diego has found that older women who sit for 11.7 hours or more each day have a 30% increased risk of dying, regardless of their level of physical activity. The study, which used a machine-learned algorithm to analyze sitting and daily activity data, also revealed that even brief periods of moderate activity throughout the day did not seem to negate the harmful effects of prolonged sitting. Experts recommend getting up every 30 minutes to walk and move around for four to five minutes to counteract the negative impact of sedentary behavior on health.