Why sitting for long stretches is so bad for your health


Author: Audacy February 11, 2026 Duration: 7:56
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Why sitting for long stretches is so bad for your health

How bad is it to stay seated for long stretches of time? How often should you be getting up and moving around? Are there a certain number of steps you should be taking everyday? We’ll get into it with Andre Labbe. He's an orthopedics specialist with more than 30 years of experience in physical therapy. He currently serves as an instructor for the School of Medicine at Tulane University and is the Director of Rehabilitation and Return-to-Play for Tulane Athletics

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