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Each extra hour of prolonged sitting linked to 9% higher cancer death risk

Source: FlexChar · Published Sep 3, 2026, 5:06 AM

In Science, FlexChar puts this story at the center of the day: Sitting for long, uninterrupted stretches may carry greater health risks than sitting the same amount of time in shorter bouts. Researchers found that each extra hour of prolonged sedentary behavior was associated with a 9% higher risk of cancer death. Breaking up sitting with mo FlexChar is surfacing it because it is driving searches and conversation right now.

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Each extra hour of prolonged sitting linked to 9% higher cancer death risk

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