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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jane Kirby

22 minutes of exercise per day ‘can offset negative impact of sitting down’

PA Wire

Just 22 minutes per day of brisk walking, housework or jogging can offset the negative health effects of too much sitting down, research has suggested.

Experts found that people who sit for long periods – such as in an office job or watching TV – are more likely to die earlier, but moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) eliminates this risk.

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