Individuals can be both highly active and highly sedentary.
Its not always easy to get up from your desk.
But, when possible, try working movement breaks into your routine.
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Sedentary behavior is definitely something we should give a shot to reduce, Nguyen said.
That study found that standing instead of sitting wont necessarily decrease heart disease risk.
You have to find a way to move during your day.
We know without a doubt that movement is healthier than sitting.
Thats a really hard ask for a lot of people, Diaz said.
If you do it every hour, you still get some health benefit.
Consider breaking up long periods of sitting by walking or stretching for a few minutes each hour.
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