Too Much Sitting Can Kill You, Study Suggests

[donnay]

Well, we weren't designed to be immobile... we were designed to be moving and active. Prolonged immobility can cause blood clots—although some blood types are more susceptible to this than others—but one critique of this study would be the lack of wheelchair bound subjects. It's really not about sitting... it's about MOVING! Moving around can help circulate the blood and prevent/dissolve clots. Also, note the age... as we age, we are much more susceptible to circulatory/cardiovascular problems.

Bottom line... avoid prolonged inactivity... keep on moving!

Absolutely! I had a hyper-extended my knee a few years back. I was instructed to be immobile--I was like, "Yeah riiiight, I do not think so." In retrospect, I am so glad that I didn't listen to the establishment. It was because of the fact that I did not sit down and remained mobile that my knee did not freeze up and it healed a lot quicker. I was back to my original self within months--still no problems!

I may add, when I went to an orthopedic doctor, he initially told me I will eventually need to have knew surgery within a few years.

[Xhin]

So wait, 62% of the participants were obese or overweight, and 40% are more likely to die over the next three years? Doesn't this imply that there's a correlation between being obese/overweight and dying rather than sitting down and dying?

[soulcyon]

I've been sitting on my butt for the last 5 years (school -> work etc) xD

guess i'm gonna die any second now

[Birdlady]

The first line of the article made me laugh out loud...
I have a disorder where I can't stand for long periods of time. HAHAH!

[specsaregood]

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[oyarde]

Meh , working can kill you too , I am grateful that it has not me , yet ,,, in the end , we all must die , would you prefer your death from sitting , drinking , smoking , screwing , eating , battle , or , choice 2.) slave labor or killed by govt, ??? , somebody , put up a poll , pretty sure , I know how , I will vote.