Health and Wellness: Taking a Stand Against Sitting

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Channel: Lee Health · 2011 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Dr. Edward Palank, M.D. and other physicians talk about how too much sitting can actually increase your chances for heart disease and cancer even if you are thin.


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