One hour of activity needed to offset harmful effects of sitting at a desk

Risk of dying increases among desk-based workers who sit for eight hours and do low amounts of exercise, new research finds

At least an hour of physical activity a day may be required to offset the harmful effects of sitting at a desk for eight hours, according to the latest study to highlight the perils of a sedentary lifestyle.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) guideline, adopted by Public Health England, recommends 150 minutes of exercise a week but research, based on data from more than one million people, suggests that is insufficient for many.

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