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Sitting too long can harm heart health, even for active people

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Summary
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89% Informative

More than 10 -and-a-half hours of sedentary behavior per day was significantly linked with future heart failure (HF) and cardiovascular ( CV ) death, even among people meeting recommended levels of exercise.

Insufficient exercise is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) Over 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week is recommended by current guidelines.

The American College of Cardiology ( ACC ) is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all.

ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals in over 140 countries who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines.

The ACC ’s JACC Journals rank among the top cardiovascular journals in the world for scientific impact.

VR Score

95

Informative language

98

Neutral language

53

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

73

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not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

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Time-value

long-living

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2

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