The Guardian: Is Sitting the New Cancer?

“Sitting is the new cancer,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook at a recent press conference for the Apple Watch. The new tech-savvy smartwatch reminds users to get up and move every hour. This article from The Guardian explores Cook’s statement, bringing attention to recent research that links prolonged sitting to increased risk of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. But the publication questions the purchase of “a $349 smartwatch to tackle this problem,” recommending setting an alarm on your smartphone or buying a stand up desk instead. FULL STORY