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Sitting Too Long Boosts Cancer Risk | Australia News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Summary
New research from the University of Glasgow reveals that sitting for more than 30 minutes straight boosts cancer death risk—and every extra hour of inactivity adds another 10%. But the good news? You can slash that risk by over 20% just by swapping some sitting time for movement. Even light activity like walking or housework helps: 30 minutes of moderate activity cuts cancer death risk by 8%, while five minutes of vigorous exercise slashes it by 22%. The study tracked 91,000 UK adults over 12 years using wearables, proving that breaking up long sitting sessions—even with small movements—is key to long-term health. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1b8d634febf71d3c