Office lifestyle can double your risk of an early death
A DESK job can almost double the risk of a premature death, research claims.
People who sat for long periods were up to twice as likely to die over the next four years, a study of nearly 8,000 found.
Regularly sitting for one to two hours without moving can kill, but sitting for less than half an hour at a time has the lowest risk.
Dr Keith Diaz, of Columbia University in New York, said: “We suggest taking a movement break every half hour. This one behaviour change could reduce your risk of death.” Co-author Dr Monika Safford said: “We need creative ways to cut back on the amount we sit and increase regular bursts of activity.” Last year a Cambridge University study found one in six UK deaths were caused by office lifestyles, mostly from heart disease, strokes, cancer, type 2 diabetes and dementia.