Sitting for hours increase the risk of colon cancer in men
Men who sit for too long can increase the risk of polyps in the colon , according to new research .
The polyps can be benign or malignant eventually leading to colon cancer . Although it can be removed medically , the presence of polyps is still regarded as one of the health threat .
As quoted from the Health , apparently not found a similar risk in women who also tend to sit for hours .
" Men who sit 11 hours or more a day had a 45 percent greater risk of suffering from polyps , " said researcher Christine Sardo Molmenti of Columbia University 's Mailman School of Public Health .
Although active exercise , the researchers added that the habit of sitting for hours still have a bad effect on health .
Researchers also suggested that each person sit for hours activities should stand up and stretch every half hour. This is done to improve blood circulation and prevent a variety of other health problems .
The results of the study are reported in the meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Oxon Hill , Maryland .
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