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11 ways sitting at your desk all day is slowly killing you

Jul 13, 2016, 21:20 IST

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Is sitting all day making you a sitting duck for serious health issues?

According to Harvard Health Publications, too much sitting has been linked to everything from osteoporosis to heart disease to diabetes.

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So if you feel like you're wasting away in your chair all day, you probably are. It might be time to invest in a standing desk or make time for periodic walking breaks.

Here are 11 health issues linked to excessive sitting:

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