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Reduce Your Death Risk by 40 Percent Simply By Getting Off The Computer

Posted on March 28, 2012 by kwc

Marco Torres
Prevent Disease

The phrase “desk jockey” was originally created to designate a person whose job involves working at a desk for a major part of the day. However, that neologism should soon be translated to involve computers as the number of individuals who spend long hours or more in front of a computer have multiplied exponentially in the last decade. Research shows that sitting down for 11 hours or more per day increases your chances of dying within three years – whether you’re physically active or not.

The study from the University of Sydney found those who were sedentary for half the day had a 40 percent increased risk, even when physical activity and weight was taken into account.

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