Walk more, sit less: Sitting for too long could increase your risk of dying

In the study, a hip-mounted accelerometer - a device that measures the magnitude of accelerations - was used to measure physical activity

Are you sitting down? Then you may want to stand up to read this, as research from the US has found that sitting for too long could increase your risk of dying – even if you exercise.

The study found that both total sedentary time and sedentary duration were associated with a higher risk of death. The greatest risk was found in those who spent more than 12.5 hours a day being sedentary and when bouts persisted for longer than ten minutes at a time.

But before you rush out to buy a standing desk, it’s worth pointing out the limitations to