Americans Sit for 10 Hours a Day — Scientists Warn It Raises Cancer Risk by 82%
New scientific research links the average American's 10-plus hours of daily sitting to an 82% increase in cardiovascular death risk, as well as significantly elevated risks of colon, endometrial, and lung cancer — risks that apply even to people who exercise regularly. The biological mechanism involves suppressed circulation, deteriorating blood sugar regulation, and rising inflammatory markers that compound into serious disease over years. Scientists emphasise that breaking sitting time every 30 minutes with brief movement can meaningfully reduce these risks. WooGlobe Ref : WGA761999
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