Dr. Barry Dworkin

More observational data on sitting and death risk. More robust data needed before you draw any conclusions

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 20, 2015

Source:

Sitting for prolonged periods increases risk of death, disease: study

Reference:

Sedentary Time and Its Association With Risk for Disease Incidence, Mortality, and Hospitalization in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Too Much Sitting and Chronic Disease Risk: Steps to Move the Science Forward

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