Sitting is the new smoking.

You've likely heard of the potential health issues linked with sitting too much ~ it�increases your risk for diabetes, is linked with cancer, raises your risk for a heart attack, as well as literally widening your posterior region.
New research, published in�BMJ Open, indicates that sitting for less than three hours a day may actually�add�years to your life span. �However, we know that ditching the seated position completely is not always an option. �
There are standing desks, but standing all day can cause another set of issues.The key is movement.�How can you add movement to your work day? �One idea: �Walk and talk. �Take your phone calls on the move or schedule walking meetings. �Add small bits of movement to your every day. �This may add years to your life. ��
What will you do?
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