Facebook Twitter LinkedIn How many hours per day does the average U.S. adult spend sitting? 6 hours 7.5 hours 9.5 hours 11 hours That’s a lot of down time! Sitting too much is linked to higher dementia risk because physical inactivity reduces blood flow and oxygen to the brain. Doing the opposite — moving, even in short bursts — supports brain function. Learn how to sneak in those moving moments here.
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