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WDC: Frequent light activity breaks from prolonged sitting have metabolic benefits


 

AT THE WORLD DIABETES CONGRESS

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In contrast, neither type of activity break significantly affected the triglyceride response to a meal or altered blood pressure, according to Dr. Henson, who disclosed that he received support for the presentation from the International Diabetes Federation–American Diabetes Association.

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