THE SUN
SITTING behind a desk all day can increase your risk of dying from a heart disease by a third, a study shows.
It increased the chances of an early death from any cause by 16 per cent, Taiwanese researchers found.
The study of 481,688 people over 13 years found the risks could be offset by 15 to 30 minutes of hard exercise every day.
Dr Min-Kuang Tsai, of Taipei Medical University, said: “Employers can play a role in facilitating this by providing designated areas for leisure time physical activity.
“The fact that there is no increased risk for those who alternate between sitting and non-sitting at work suggests incorporating regular breaks in work settings can be beneficial.
“Our findings offer reassurance that the increased risks for those who are mainly sedentary can be offset by an extra 15 to 30 minutes per day of exercise per day.”
Lazy lifestyles are a top killer, according to the World Health Organization.
Not exercising enough has been linked to higher rates of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer and dementia.
The NHS recommends Brits do some type of physical activity every day and strength training at least twice a week.
They should try and do two-and-a-half hours of moderate intensity activity — like brisk walking — a week, according to the guidelines…
