LEEDS, England, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Recent studies have shown that an increasingly sedentary lifestyle dominated by sitting at work and then sitting in leisure time has a negative effect on health. New research suggests some portion of the negative effect of sitting so much can be counteracted by moving around while doing so -- suggesting fidgeting may be good for your health.
Physical activity outside of work improves people's health, researchers say, however at least one recent study showed that continuously sitting for 15 or more hours per day counteracts many of those health benefits.