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Does watching tv and sitting in the computer for a long period of time affectt ur health?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Poor health: Numerous studies have linked prolonged sitting/inactivity with poor health risks such as diabetes, or death from heart disease and stroke. A recent study published 7/10/12 showed that prolonged sitting > 3 hrs/day will lessen your life expectancy by 2 years. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18767278.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/10/2012

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