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If you take fewer than 4,000 steps a day and sit for more than 13 hours a day,  you may be in trouble. One more way in which MS can be devastating--it might leave you with no options but sitting too long.

From the New York Times (April 10, 2019)--"Sitting for More than 13 Hours a Day  May Sabotage the Benefits of Exercise":


https://nyti.ms/2DhLMVF
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To stay healthy, exercise--and sit less
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2019, 08:36:36 pm »
A spinoff from the New York Times article from Just Care (April 15, 2019)--"To stay healthy, exercise, and sit less" by Diane Archer:


http://bit.ly/2JmFU14


Easier said than done for many with MS but those who can should try.
MS Speaks--online for 17 years

SPMS, diagnosed 1980. Avonex 2001-2004. Copaxone 2007-2010. Glatopa (glatiramer acetate 40mg 3 times/week) since 12/16/20.

 

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