Moving every half hour could help limit effects of sedentary lifestyle, says study

Exercise is not enough to ward off the risks of sitting still for long periods of time, regular movement is needed, research shows

Moving your body at least every half an hour could help to limit the harmful effects of desk jobs and other sedentary lifestyles, research has revealed.

The study found that both greater overall time spent inactive in a day, and longer periods of inactivity were linked to an increased risk of death.