Increased sedentary activity has been linked to increased risk of death due to cancer and cardiovascular disease. The findings appear to apply even to adults who have a healthy weight. Join in on the discussion of the study that was published in the journal Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

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health risk, sedentary activity, unhealthy habit, science friday, disease prevention, health benefits of exercise

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