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Today's Tip: Prolonged sitting can be detrimental

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Thursday, April 4, 2019
Today's Tip: Sitting for prolonged periods can be detrimental to health

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Experts warn that prolonged amounts of sitting can be detrimental to your health, increasing your risk for developing diabetes and heart disease.

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