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Metabolic adaptation
These findings provide preliminary evidence on the potential importance for human health of avoiding prolonged periods of being sedentary, independent of physical activity.
Reducing prolonged sedentary time may enhance overall health.
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These findings provide preliminary evidence on the potential importance for human health of avoiding prolonged periods of being sedentary, independent of physical activity.
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Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Prolonged Bouts Of Sedentary Time Are Associated With Percent Body-fat, Independent Of Total Sedentary Time
Geneviève N. Healy et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2007
cross-sectional · n=197Cited 6×
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