This month's cover photo of newsroom employees exemplifies the way many people spend a significant portion of their time: sitting. Whether it's for hours each day while working, commuting, or relaxing at home (or all of these), uninterrupted sitting is an independent risk factor for cardiometabolic health conditions, certain cancers, and all-cause mortality. And-as discussed in this month's CE article-evidence indicates that regularly engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity may not be enough to negate the detrimental health effects of spending too many hours seated. Taking frequent breaks to walk or stand seems to be the most effective strategy to counteract the negative effects of prolonged sitting, though more research is needed.
To learn more about the relationship between sitting and health, as well as ways to reduce sedentary behavior and address the issue with patients, see "Too Much Sitting: A Newly Recognized Health Risk" in this issue.-Diane Szulecki, editor