The researchers suggest this link between TV-time and early death could be partly due to the fact that sitting in front of the tube may take away from time a person might otherwise spend moving about, engaging in light activity, which has been shown to reduce the risk of developing certain biological indicators of cardiovascular disease.

Couch potatoes may have shorter lives – Diet and nutrition- msnbc.com

Seems that the rumors are true directly and indirectly. Are you surprised? Really? I’m pretty sure the information and the effects of a sedentary lifestyle on your health are not new, nor are they shocking.

Oh – and it applies to the chair sitting in front of your computer as well.

Get up.

Get moving.

Get healthy.

Any questions?