Couch Potatoes Beware! Science Says Your Netflix Binges Could Be Deadly
I love movies.
And Korean and Japanese dramas often get my attention.
But am I putting my health in jeopardy when I binge-watch Guardian: The Lonely and Great God Korean drama) or Erased (Japanese drama)?
Here’s today’s key takeaway:
Spending too much time sitting and not getting enough physical activity can significantly increase your risk of dying from any cause.
That’s the conclusion of an Australian study examining the relationship between sitting time and early mortality risk.
Researchers recently published their findings online in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
A Quick Breakdown of the New Study
The Australian researchers followed a group of individuals over time to observe outcomes.
This prospective study analyzed data from the Australian Diabetes, Obesity, and Lifestyle Study (AusDiab).
