Articles on sitting less

Long hours of sitting are thought to be linked to a range of health risks. These articles look at what the guidelines say and how to sit a little less during the workday.

• How Often Should You Stand Up When Working at a Desk?
  Research suggests breaking up sitting about every 30 minutes. What WHO and Japan's health ministry say, what counts as a break, and how to build the habit.

More articles are available in 日本語 (Japanese).

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