Sitting for hours increase the risk of colon cancer in men

Man sitting too long can increase the risk of developing polyps in the colon, according to new research.

The polyps can be benign or malignant eventually leading to colon cancer. Although it can be removed medically, the presence of polyps is still regarded as one of the health threat.

As quoted from the Health , found similar risk does not seem likely in women who also sit for hours.

"Men who sit 11 hours or more a day had a 45 percent greater risk of suffering from polyps," said researcher Christine Sardo Molmenti of Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

Although active in sports, the researchers added that the habit of sitting for hours still have a bad effect on health.

Researchers also suggest that everyone sit down for hours activities should stand up and stretch every half hour. This is done to improve blood circulation and prevent a variety of other health problems.

The results are reported later in the meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Oxon Hill, Maryland.