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Sitting for Long Periods Linked to Heart Disease Risk

People who sit for 10 or more hours a day have an 8 percent higher risk of heart disease, according to a new study that compared risks for moderate and prolonged sitting.

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People who sit for 10 or more hours a day have an 8 percent higher risk of heart disease, according to a new study that compared risks for moderate and prolonged sitting. (The Washington Post)

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