Sedentary life is lethal, research shows. And that is bad news for us: of all Europeans, the Dutch sit the most. More and more research indicates the long-term health risks of sitting for prolonged periods. It often leads to an increased chance of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and cancer. EenVandaag presents a conversation with Hidde van der Ploeg, who studies the long-term health risks of sitting for prolonged periods, and Peter-Jan Mol, advisor at the Dutch Institute for Sports and Exercise.
