A new study by researchers at the University of Glasgow suggests that spending long, uninterrupted hours sitting may increase the risk of developing and dying from cancer, even among people who exercise regularly. The researchers found that breaking up sitting time with light or moderate physical activity, such as walking, could help lower the risk, highlighting the importance of moving throughout the day in addition to meeting exercise goals.

Even brief periods of light or moderate physical activity were associated with a reduced risk

Study suggests even light activity such as ironing could reduce health risks linked to prolonged sedentary behaviour