Trying to make up for long hours sitting with a quick walk after work? A recent study suggests that it may not be enough. Researchers have found that even the recommended 20 minutes of moderate daily exercise may not reduce the heart disease risk and signs of aging linked to prolonged sedentary time.
The latest study, published in the journal Plus One, revealed that an average adult spends 9 to 16 hours per day sitting. Another striking revelation was that those who exercised at recommended levels also faced a "moderate to high risk" for cardiovascular and metabolic disease when their average sitting time was around 8.5 hours per day.
