"Combatting the Health Risks of Prolonged Sitting at Work"

A new study from Taiwan involving nearly 500,000 people over a 20-year period has found that prolonged sitting at work increases the risk of early death by 16 percent and raises the risk of death from cardiovascular disease by 34 percent. However, those who alternated between sitting and non-sitting at work did not experience an increased risk of death, and engaging in exercise during free time reduced the risk of mortality. The study suggests that incorporating regular breaks and increasing daily physical activity can help mitigate the health risks associated with prolonged occupational sitting.