5. Stand Up Often Why It’s Important Sitting too much can increase your risk of heart disease and early death, even if you exercise, research has found.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629c7afd673-d11d-41a8-a164-30e46a66a39e How to Do It If you work at a desk job, you may need to make an extra effort to add some movement to your day. Bernstein recommends having “exercise snacks,” or short bursts of movement spread through the day. Set a timer or use an app that reminds you to stand up and move. To lower your risk of early death, research suggests aiming for 6,000 to 8,000 steps a day if you’re 60 or older, and 8,000 to 10,000 if you’re…
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