Older women who spend a lot of time sitting die earlier than their most active peers, new research shows.
A new study of about 93,000 postmenopausal women shows those with the highest amounts of sedentary time—defined as sitting and resting but not sleeping—have increased premature mortality rates.
The association remains even when controlling for physical mobility and function, chronic disease status, demographic factors, and overall fitness—meaning that even habitual exercisers are at risk if they have high amounts of idle time.
If you're in an office, get up and move around frequently. If you're retired and have more idle time, find ways to move around inside and outside the house.
