Watching less than two hours of TV a day can increase life expectancy by 18 months. This alone is enough for you to immediately get up and go for a walk..

Scientists say you can extend your life by two years just by not spending hours in front of the TV. They found that adults who sit no more than three hours a day typically live about two years longer..

Experts have long blamed our increasingly sedentary lifestyle for rising levels of obesity and lack of physical fitness, which in turn is linked to heart problems, diabetes and many forms of cancer.. And this latest data should no doubt raise concern among employees who spend most of the day sitting in their desks..

But there is evidence that even simple measures, such as walking up the stairs instead of the elevator, as well as getting up from your seat and walking around the office to talk with colleagues, help keep your heart healthy..

Louisiana State University researchers estimate that 27% of all deaths in the US are partly due to adults spending too much time sitting..

In addition, 19% of all deaths are due in part to watching TV for too long.. The results of this study show.

that an increase in time spent sitting at work and then watching TV reduces life expectancy.

You need to be active regularly to keep your heart healthy.. Therefore, you should walk to the nearest store, and not drive a car, play sports, and not watch it on TV.. There are many ways to become more active and improve your health..

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