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Chronic Sitting: The New Smoking

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We all love the internet, we all spent a lot of time on sitting while doing our work, internet surfing or just chit chat while sitting. Even most of the day, some people are sitting the whole day. Yeah, we also do the workout when we get time. Spending time in Gyms, dance class, etc. So, It's OKAY? The answer is NO. If your lifestyle is sedentary, you need to be serious about it and should take smart steps. Actually, our heart and cardiovascular system work better when we stand upright. Our body is designed for regular movement. Sedentary LifeStyle Health Hazards According to a 2012 Study from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, Around 70% of people spend more than 6 hours each day sitting down. And the impact of this level of inactivity is grim. A link between sedentary behaviour and many cancers exist. Lung Cancer-  Lung cancer risk increases by 54% Uterine Cancer- risk increases by 66% Colon Cancer-  risk increases by 30%. Risk of