Sitting tied to disability among older Americans: study

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Sitting tied to disability among older Americans: study

By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Regardless of how much time older Americans spend being active, those who sit for more hours each day are more likely to be disabled, according to a new study. "It was its own separate risk factor," Dorothy Dunlop told Reuters Health. "We know that being active is good for your health and we know a sedentary lifestyle is bad for your health," she said. Among older Americans disability is also a major concern because it has been linked to increased medical spending and a higher risk of going into a nursing home or other care facility.

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