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

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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