Prolonged inactivity linked to cancer woes, but light movement can help reduce risk

Each extra hour of prolonged, uninterrupted sedentary behaviour in a person’s day is linked to a 9% higher risk of cancer death, according to international and Aussie researchers who add that while current health guidelines focus on rigorous exercise, light movement shouldn’t be ignored. The study analysed data from over 90,000 UK Biobank participants who wore activity monitors for a week, and were then followed-up for around 12 years. Prolonged sedentary behaviour (described as 30 minutes of se