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1. Aboutplants · 1790970547 · focus · HN ↗

   How much of an impact does sitting for hours on end effect your risk of colon cancer? I’m not talking about lack of exercise but the physical act of sitting for 6+ hours a day, regardless of whether you get “adequate” exercise?

   As someone with Crohn’s disease, I am sensitive to sitting for extended periods and its impact on my internals near my end. I’m sure there is some sort of effect, just curious if there has been any research

   1. Fire-Dragon-DoL · 1790971773 · focus · HN ↗

      Same question: I exercise and eat healthy, but I sit for long stretches

      1. onemoresoop · 1790973085 · focus · HN ↗

         It's probably not too healthy to sit for too long. If unavoidable, eg. in schools, best thing is to periodically stand up for a while before contining with more sitting...

         1. Fire-Dragon-DoL · 1790975267 · focus · HN ↗

            No I work from home and could definitely get up, but when I get in the zone I literally forget, and getting up is often detrimental to my focus.

            Doesn't mean I can't do anything for it though.

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