Study Finds Americans Are Sitting Too Much
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Why is too much sitting so bad for your health? A new report digs into that question.
In the decade since federal exercise guidelines were first introduced, a study finds that adult exercise rates have essentially remained flat, while time spent sitting is on the rise. We discuss the findings with David Marquez, associate professor of kinesiology and nutrition at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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Study Finds Americans Are Sitting Too Much
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In the decade since federal exercise guidelines were first introduced, a study finds that adult exercise rates have essentially remained flat, while time spent sitting is on the rise. We discuss the findings with David Marquez, associate professor of kinesiology and nutrition at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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