Study: Prolonged sitting can lead to diabetes
A new study indicates that long periods of sitting can increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes. The study, conducted in the Netherlands, found that sitting an extra 40 minutes or more a day increased
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Feb 4, 2016, 8:35 AM
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A new study indicates that long periods of sitting can increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
The study, conducted in the Netherlands, found that sitting an extra 40 minutes or more a day increased odds of developing the disease by 22 percent.
The finding is consistent with the notion that sedentary behavior can increase the chance of obesity and heart-related disease like hypertension, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes, according to Dr. Jedan Phillips, of Stony Brook Medical School.
Experts recommend regular exercise to counteract the effects of prolonged sitting.
Doctors also recommend taking periodic breaks from sitting at a desk or in front of the TV.
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