Sitting Too Much Raises Cancer Risk, But Short Bursts of Light Activity May Help

New research shows that prolonged periods of sitting or lying down could increase the risk of certain cancers. Image Credit: Justin Paget/Getty Images A new study found that prolonged sedentary behaviors can raise the risk of various can…
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