Why is 'Sitting' called the new smoking?
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Noor Siddiqui
1 month ago
Prolonged sitting (more than 8 hours a day) increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, even if you exercise. The lack of muscle activity slows down the metabolism and fat-burning processes.
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