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Sitting Too Long Linked to Cancer Risk | Wilmington News
New research reveals that sitting for long, uninterrupted stretches—over 30 minutes at a time—is linked to a higher risk of dying from cancer, with each extra hour of sedentary time tied to a 10% increase in cancer death risk. But the good news? Small changes make a big difference: replacing one hour of sitting with light activity cuts cancer death risk by 12%, and just five minutes of vigorous movement can slash it by 22%. Experts recommend breaking up sitting with regular movement—standing, walking, even walking while on the phone—to reduce risk. It’s not about proving causation, but the…
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