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Sitting for just a couple hours has measurable (and negative) health impact

By Travis Saunders, MSc, CEP
Posted: April 4, 2012
Category: Sedentary Behaviour | Tagged David Dunstan, Ernesto Ramirez, Neville Owen, SBRN | 29 Comments

Neville Owen Explains The Science of Sedentary Behaviour

By Travis Saunders, MSc, CEP
Posted: December 2, 2011
Category: News, Sedentary Behaviour | Tagged Ernesto Ramirez, Neville Owen | Leave a comment
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