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Sitting For Too Long Can Have Serious Health Consequences

Seeded on Thu Nov 24, 2011 11:27 AM EST
Read ArticleArticle Source: boston.cbslocal.com - Paul Ebben
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BOSTON (CBS) – Many of us spend the majority of our work day sitting at a desk. Experts say between commuting, work, and computer and TV time, we spend up to 15 hours a day sitting.

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“Mainly what happens is that your metabolism begins to shut down in a sense, so with that, enzymes that are responsible for breaking down fat are suppressed,” she explained.

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Reply#1 - Thu Nov 24, 2011 11:29 AM EST
tzia62

Uh oh! I better stay away from my computer for a while!

Happy Thanksgiving Par!

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Reply#2 - Thu Nov 24, 2011 12:01 PM EST
Par4TheCourse

Happy Thanksgiving to you Tzia.. and I hope you and your family have an enjoyable day.. be safe!

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#2.1 - Thu Nov 24, 2011 12:14 PM EST
tzia62

Thanks Par, and back at ya!! :-)

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#2.2 - Thu Nov 24, 2011 4:16 PM EST
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