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Sitting more than 30 minutes linked to cancer death

Published Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Updated July 3

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A study involving over 90,000 people found a link between sitting or lying down for more than 30 minutes daily and an increased risk of cancer death. Researchers suggest that breaking up sedentary periods with light physical activity can help mitigate this risk.

What We Know — Key Points

  • A study tracking over 90,000 people over a decade found that sitting or lying down while awake for more than 30 minutes in one period each day was associated with an increased risk of cancer death.
  • The study also indicated that breaking up sedentary periods with light physical activity can help reduce this risk.

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Study Findings and Mitigation
  • The Guardian

    A study tracking over 90,000 people found that sitting or lying down for more than 30 minutes at a time daily is linked to an increased risk of cancer death. However, breaking up sedentary periods with light physical activity can help reduce this risk.

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