Spine surgeon’s warning for people who sit over 6 hours a day By Talker News Aug 21, 2026 Aug 21, 2026 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save (Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels) By Lauren WilkinA spine surgeon is warning people who sit for six hours or more a day that they risk developing chronic pain — as well as serious injuries. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kA 4=2DDlQHA\3=@4<\A2C28C2A9QmsC] t5H2C5 $496:5[ 2 =625 DA:?6 DFC86@?[ D2JDi Q%96C6VD ?@ DA64:7:4 4FE\@77[ 3FE E96 C6D62C49 4@?D:DE6?E=J D9@HD E92E E96 C:D< @7 56G6=@A:?8 49C@?:4 =@H 324< A2:? C:D6D D:8?:7:42?E=J H96? D@>6@?6 D:ED 7@C 23@FE D:I 9@FCD @C >@C6]Qk^AmkA 4=2DDlQHA\3=@4<\A2C28C2A9Qmp 9F86 ?F>36C @7 ;@3 2C@F?5 E96 H@C=5 2C6 D656?E2CJ — :?4=F5:?8 g_T :? E96 &]$] 2?5 bhT @7 :?5:G:5F2=D 6>A=@J65 :? 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Why you can salvage moldy cheese but never spoiled meat − a toxicologist advises on what to watch out for
Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue
