Physical fitness associated with less pronounced effect of sedentary behavior

[Northerner]

Physical fitness may buffer some of the adverse health effects of too much sitting, according to a new study. Sedentary behavior has been linked to an increase risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, some cancers, and premature death. But previous studies of the association have not taken into account the protective impact of fitness, a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/07/140714104054.htm

What a revelation! 🙄

 

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