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Sitting while watching TV, but not sitting at work, linked with higher health risk
« on: June 26, 2019, 11:58:59 am »
https://www.today.com/health/sitting-while-watching-tv-not-sitting-work-linked-higher-health-t157111

June 26, 2019
by A. Pawlowski

Sitting for long periods of time while watching TV was associated with a greater risk of heart disease and premature death, while sitting at work didn’t have that same link, according to a study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

“We were really surprised. Most of us in the field thought that sitting is sitting no matter what you do, and it’s harmful whether it’s at work or at home watching TV,” lead author Keith Diaz, an assistant professor of behavioral medicine at Columbia University in New York City, told TODAY.

“(But) it appears that what you do outside of your work time is what may really matter for your heart health.”

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Re: Sitting while watching TV, but not sitting at work, linked with higher health risk
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2019, 12:41:23 pm »
Only reason I can think this might have some merit is when you watch tv some people eat junk food. You probably won’t do that at work
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Re: Sitting while watching TV, but not sitting at work, linked with higher health risk
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2019, 12:55:38 pm »
I wonder if the opposite scenario would show the same results - i.e., would people who are active on their jobs but sit and watch TV during their off hours also show less health risks than the desk jockey / couch potato combo?
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Re: Sitting while watching TV, but not sitting at work, linked with higher health risk
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2019, 01:02:37 pm »
Couches kill.
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Re: Sitting while watching TV, but not sitting at work, linked with higher health risk
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2019, 12:48:22 am »
C'mon, folks.

How many of you STAND and watch the tv, or use the computer that way?
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Re: Sitting while watching TV, but not sitting at work, linked with higher health risk
« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2019, 03:21:18 am »
Eating Cheetos naked in a bean bag chair watching TV is not healthy.
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Re: Sitting while watching TV, but not sitting at work, linked with higher health risk
« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2019, 03:57:02 am »
I had a standing desk for a while at work but I gave it up when my hips started giving out.  So, I sat at work and watching TV so I'm good to go.  Especially since there is no longer a "work" to stand at anymore.

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Re: Sitting while watching TV, but not sitting at work, linked with higher health risk
« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2019, 05:05:32 am »
Quote from: The Ghost on June 27, 2019, 03:21:18 am
Eating Cheetos naked in a bean bag chair watching TV is not healthy.

Must be the beanbag chair, because I consume the cheezy puffs watching TV all the time.  We've decided we like the white cheddar the best.  I have a crapton on the way from Amazon, getting it Friday.  She likes the regular, I like the crunchy.  Goood eatin'.
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« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2019, 05:57:25 am »
Quote from: Cyber Liberty on June 27, 2019, 05:05:32 am
Must be the beanbag chair, because I consume the cheezy puffs watching TV all the time.  We've decided we like the white cheddar the best.  I have a crapton on the way from Amazon, getting it Friday.  She likes the regular, I like the crunchy.  Goood eatin'.

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Re: Sitting while watching TV, but not sitting at work, linked with higher health risk
« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2019, 06:40:44 am »
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Re: Sitting while watching TV, but not sitting at work, linked with higher health risk
« Reply #11 on: June 27, 2019, 12:10:54 pm »
Quote from: The Ghost on June 27, 2019, 03:21:18 am
Eating Cheetos naked in a bean bag chair watching TV is not healthy.
Robert Tilton's bank account would disagree.
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Re: Sitting while watching TV, but not sitting at work, linked with higher health risk
« Reply #12 on: June 27, 2019, 05:38:25 pm »
Quote from: jmyrlefuller on June 27, 2019, 12:10:54 pm
Robert Tilton's bank account would disagree.

Like @Cyber Liberty said "where is that G-note"  lol
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Re: Sitting while watching TV, but not sitting at work, linked with higher health risk
« Reply #13 on: June 27, 2019, 07:48:20 pm »
Quote from: Gefn on June 26, 2019, 12:41:23 pm
Only reason I can think this might have some merit is when you watch tv some people eat junk food. You probably won’t do that at work

When I bought my recliner and a nice table to go with it, I started eating in front of the tv.  And eating.  And eating.  I think watching tv is a distraction, so I don't pay attention to how much I put into my mouth.   Plus I tend to just shovel it in, not take small bites at a slow pace.  Eating quickly tends to make my tummy not tell my brain it's full right away.  So the brain says, "get more food."  And this can go on for hours.

Had to stop eating in front of the tv.  Right now I have a glass of water with me while I sit in the recliner typing away.  But no snacks.   
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