Simple sitting change linked to lower risk of cancer death, study finds

Reducing your risk of cancer death may be as simple as taking brief breaks for physical activity throughout the day, according to a new observational study.

The study, led by researchers from the University of Glasgow studying the association between cancer and prolonged sedentary behavior, found that participants who regularly interrupted prolonged sitting with physical activity had a lower risk of cancer death.

"This study adds to growing evidence that prolonged sedentary behavior is an independent health risk," Dr.