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Sitting


People who sit for long periods throughout the day have a two-fold increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and death compared to those who don't.

This increased risk was not affected by levels of moderate-to-vigorous exercise. This suggests that even if a person meets recommended physical activity guidelines, their health may still be at risk of they sit for long periods of time.

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