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Sitting Too Long Increases Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds

10/12/2025

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The University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside) and the University of Colorado Boulder find that sitting for eight or more hours raises body mass index (BMI) and cholesterol ratios, increasing heart disease and obesity risk.
The research analyzed data from more than 1,000 participants.
The study used a twin design to separate lifestyle effects from genetics.
Participants engaging in about 30 minutes of vigorous activity daily showed healthier biomarker profiles.

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The University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside) and the University of Colorado Boulder find that sitting for eight or more hours raises body mass index (BMI) and cholesterol ratios, increasing heart disease and obesity risk.
The research analyzed data from more than 1,000 participants.
The study used a twin design to separate lifestyle effects from genetics.
Participants engaging in about 30 minutes of vigorous activity daily showed healthier biomarker profiles.