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

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Sitting too much is hazardous to your health.

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.

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: