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Standing, not exercise, is the secret to longevity
Posted on 9/3/14 at 7:56 pm
Posted on 9/3/14 at 7:56 pm
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The best anti-ageing technique could be standing, scientists believe, after discovering that spending time on two feet protects DNA.
A study found that too much sitting down shortens telomeres. Short telomeres have been linked to premature ageing, disease, and early death.
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Taking part in more exercise did not have an impact on telomere length.
"We hypothesize that a reduction in sitting time is of greater importance than an increase in exercise time."
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Posted on 9/3/14 at 7:58 pm to League Champs
seems legit
Posted on 9/3/14 at 7:58 pm to League Champs
My dad sits on his arse almost 24/7 and is old
Posted on 9/3/14 at 7:59 pm to League Champs
Ima go ahead and guess that this study was funded by either a foot doctor or a shoe company...
Posted on 9/3/14 at 7:59 pm to League Champs
I'm gonna die quick with this damn desk job 
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:00 pm to League Champs
I can believe that.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:00 pm to League Champs
Take that, you old fat football game sitters.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:02 pm to League Champs
Well, standing is pretty much exercise. 
That report is dumb.
That report is dumb.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:03 pm to Scruffy
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That report is dumb.
yea I'm also sure that people who sit more or also more likely to be fatties and a host of other things
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:06 pm to BayouBandit24
quote:Yea, it's like saying that breathing prolongs cell lifespan.
yea I'm also sure that people who sit more or also more likely to be fatties and a host of other things
You know, since not breathing can result in DNA damage and stuff and things.
This post was edited on 9/3/14 at 8:07 pm
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:08 pm to League Champs
Sort of germans. Many studies have shown that standing reduces risk of several diseases. And yes they have controlled for factors like obesity.
Just another way our jobs and lifestyles are feeding the pharma industrial matrix.
Just another way our jobs and lifestyles are feeding the pharma industrial matrix.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:08 pm to League Champs
I will stand next time I get a BJ. For health.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:28 pm to League Champs
This standing stuff is now just getting nutty.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:51 pm to LSU-MNCBABY
Idk if it's bc I'm drunk but you guys are funny as hell tonight.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:53 pm to TejasHorn
Well you could always mix up standing and sitting at work.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:55 pm to League Champs
So even though my profession is known for back and kidney issues(they even have a term called nurse's bladder)....at least all that time on my feet will be the key to longer life 
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:56 pm to League Champs
Are you Satchel Paige?
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:59 pm to League Champs
Good bc I stand/pace damn near all day, hate sitting. I also smoke and drink so hopefully I'll break even.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 9:01 pm to lsunurse
Nurse, I'll be honest. I've been in a mobile capacity most of my professional life. I've had a desk job since '06. I recently started standing/sitting at work and the difference is indescribable from remaining sedentary. Never realized how bad sitting is till I started standing.
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