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A 29-year-old male asked:

Is that harmful to sit in a chair for a long time? so how often should i leave my chair and take for a walk?

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Dr. Dean Giannone
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Sedentary lifestyle.: We know that the sedentary lifestyle,Mohicans many people lead for work, is not healthy. It would be wise to get up hourly to pace around a bit and stretch your legs. Even better, do a formal exercise walk in the morning or evening to combat the general ills of the sedentary lifestyle. Some people even put those little bicycle pedals under their desks to pedal while sitting.
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Last updated Nov 2, 2015

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