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"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
21 Dec 2022
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Exeter and University College London has found that sitting for long hours may not be as harmful to health as previously thought. The study, which was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, analyzed data from over one million people and found that there was no increased risk of death for those who sat for more than eight hours a day.
This finding challenges the longstanding belief that prolonged sitting is harmful to health, as previous research has suggested that sitting for extended periods of time increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems. However, the researchers caution that their study does not mean that sitting for long hours is healthy or that people should not try to incorporate more physical activity into their daily routines.
Instead, the study suggests that the negative effects of sitting may be offset by other factors, such as a person's overall level of physical activity and diet. The researchers also pointed out that their study only looked at the relationship between sitting and mortality, and did not examine the potential impacts of prolonged sitting on other health outcomes.
In conclusion, while sitting for long hours may not increase the risk of death, it is still important to maintain a healthy lifestyle through regular physical activity and a balanced diet.
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