How sitting for long hours can affect your health

Science says that not getting up and moving intermittently can negatively impact your health and lead to a host of problems.

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You must get up and stretch every now and then, to keep your bones active. (Source: Getty/Thinkstock)

Does your job entail sitting glued to the chair for long hours? Science says that not getting up and moving intermittently can negatively impact your health. So the next time you get a little too comfortable in your seat, remember to alight and stretch for a bit. If this still doesn’t convince you, here are some ways in which sitting for long can damage your body.