EPISODE · Sep 28, 2015 · 3 MIN

Fidgeting could prolong your life

from Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · host The Naked Scientists

Sitting for long periods of time has long been associated with negative health effects and is thought to slow down your metabolism. However new research suggests that the movements linked with fidgeting could offset these negative effects. Charis Lestrange spoke with Professor Janet Cade about how fidgeting could potentially prolong your life. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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