Rhonda Patrick· PhD
It is possible to be sedentary, even if you're a committed exerciser.
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The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
It is possible to be sedentary, even if you're a committed exerciser.
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Bookmarking — the dossier-vs-overview split is the right call. Most of the time I want overview; sometimes I want receipts.
Would love a "what would change this verdict" RSS feed. Sign me up if it exists.
Because I'm sure like you, I don't like to see that evidence and read those studies that suggest, even if you're a committed exerciser, prolonged sedentary is increasing your risk.