
"Study: Desk-bound Workers Require Extra Exercise to Offset Health Risks of Sitting"
A new study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that desk-bound workers have a 16% higher risk of all-cause mortality and a 34% higher risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease. To counteract these risks, individuals who sit a lot at work would need an additional 15 to 30 minutes of physical activity per day. Light activity, such as walking or standing, has been shown to reduce health risks associated with prolonged sitting. Experts recommend incorporating small bouts of exercise throughout the day and aiming for at least 150 minutes of moderate to high-intensity exercise per week to improve overall health and reduce mortality risk.
