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Sitting linked to cancer?
Monday, 14.11.2011.
13:22
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Yet another study is pointing to the dangers of spending most of our day sedentary, this time noting that sitting for long periods might increase our risk for cancer.
According to a research presented recently at the American Institute for Cancer Research's annual research conference in Washington, even among people who exercise every day, sitting for long periods of time can increase their indicators of cancer risk, such as body fat levels, insulin resistance, estrogen and other sex hormone levels, and inflammation.
This is hardly encouraging news for office workers, who often sit on their commute to work and then sit again for more than 75 per cent of their working hours.But the good news is that related research was also presented at the conference that showed that a brisk daily walk helps to reduce several of these cancer risk factors.
Based on these latest findings, the AICR is urging people to make time for physical activity throughout their day. That means taking a break during every hour of sitting by getting up and doing just 1 to 2 minutes of activity.