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Discovery: When does sitting become bad for health?

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When does sitting become bad for health?

18/12/2023 GMT

BBC World Service - Discovery, When does sitting become bad for health?

James Gallagher delves into the science to find out exactly how much sitting is too much?

How many hours do you spend sitting down per day? Six? Maybe eight? Or 10? Between commuting, working and relaxing, sitting can soon add up to hours and hours. James Gallagher delves into the science to find out exactly how much sitting is too much; when does it become worrying for our health? James visits a lab to explore what prolonged sitting does to the body and he’ll find out whether there’s anything you can do to offset the effects of sitting a lot. We’ll hear about the origins of sitting research - and just because we like to explore every angle on a topic, we’ll hear all about why standing too much can also be a worry.

(Photo: Woman sitting at desk in office. Credit: Richard Drury / Getty Images)

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