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Title: The Men Who Stare At Screens
Post by: RedLeader on July 19, 2010

Apparently occasional exercise isn't enough to stop you dropping dead from heart problems if you're a desk (or sofa) jockey.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/14/phys-ed-the-men-who-stare-at-screens/

Title: Re: The Men Who Stare At Screens
Post by: DryBag on July 20, 2010

Intersting. 
though I saw a study once which showed that people who fidget use far more energy than those who sit passively.  I wonder does it also reduce your risk of heart problems.