Health
Too much desk-time is certainly bad – but every bit of exercise helps – Australian Times
Adults who clock up long hours of sedentary time can counter these risks by increasing physical activity, says British sports journal.
The health harms associated with prolonged sitting can be offset by exceeding weekly recommended physical activity levels, says the World Health Organization (WHO) in new global guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour.
These are published in a special dedicated issue of the British Journal of Sports Medicine, with the WHO emphasising in the new guidelines that all physical activity counts and is good for long term health.
Its the first time that a recommendation of this kind has…
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