We all know sitting is a big part of modern life — at work, in front of screens, or commuting. On average, most people spend about eight hours a day sitting. But science shows that prolonged, uninterrupted sitting can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even some cancers.
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We all know sitting is a big part of modern life — at work, in front of screens, or commuting. On average, most people spend about eight hours a day sitting. But science shows that prolonged, uninterrupted sitting can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even some cancers. Guest: Scott Lear - Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know sitting is a big part of modern life — at work, in front of screens, or commuting. On average, most people spend about eight hours a day sitting. But science shows that prolonged, uninterrupted sitting can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even some cancers.
Guest: Scott Lear - Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The dangers of sitting for too long

Jill Bennett’s twenty years of experience covering B.C.’s biggest stories as a reporter has developed her insatiable curiosity and keen sense for exposing what is really going on with a story. Jill digs deep, goes behind the headlines and finds out the real impact stories will have on the Lower Mainland. She talks with real people about the issues that matter most to them while keeping us informed, connected and entertained. If you want new information, new angles, and to know what’s happening right now, make time to listen to The Jill Bennett Show, Monday – Friday: 12 – 3pm.

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Jill Bennett’s twenty years of experience covering B.C.’s biggest stories as a reporter has developed her insatiable curiosity and keen sense for exposing what is really going on with a story. Jill digs deep, goes behind the headlines and finds out the real impact stories will have on the Lower Mainland. She talks with real people about the issues that matter most to them while keeping us informed, connected and entertained. If you want new information, new angles, and to know what’s happening right now, make time to listen to The Jill Bennett Show, Monday – Friday: 12 – 3pm.

Jill Bennett’s twenty years of experience covering B.C.’s biggest stories as a reporter has developed her insatiable curiosity and keen sense for exposing what is really going on with a story.&nbsp;Jill digs deep, goes behind the headlines and finds out the real impact stories will have on the Lower Mainland. She talks with real people about the issues that matter most to them while keeping us informed, connected and entertained. If you want new information, new angles, and to know what’s happening right now, make time to listen to The Jill Bennett Show, Monday – Friday: 12 – 3pm.

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