The Claim

In adults aged 46–75, a lower sitting–rising test score (0–4 out of 10) is associated with a 3.84-fold higher risk of death from natural causes and a 6.05-fold higher risk of death from cardiovascular causes compared to a score of 10, after adjustment for age, sex, body mass index, hypertension, diabetes, and coronary artery disease.

Source: Sitting-rising test scores predict natural and cardiovascular causes of deaths in middle-aged and older men and women.

What the research says

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In plain English

Adults aged 46–75 who score 0–4 on the sitting–rising test have a 3.84 times higher rate of death from natural causes and a 6.05 times higher rate of death from cardiovascular disease than those who score 10, even when accounting for age, sex, body weight, and existing health conditions.

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In adults aged 46–75, a lower sitting–rising test score (0–4 out of 10) is associated with a 3.84-fold higher risk of death from natural causes and a 6.05-fold higher risk of death from cardiovascular causes compared to those achieving a perfect score of 10, even after adjusting for age, sex, body mass index, and clinical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and coronary artery disease.

Why this might work

People who struggle to sit and stand without support have weaker muscles, stiffer joints, and more body fat, which makes them move less. Less movement reduces signals from muscles that keep blood vessels healthy and regulate blood sugar. Stiff blood vessels and high blood sugar damage the heart and arteries over time, leading to heart disease and death.

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What the research says

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  1. Study: Sitting-rising test scores predict natural and cardiovascular causes of deaths in middle-aged and older men and women.

    People who have trouble sitting down and standing up without using their hands or knees are much more likely to die from natural causes or heart problems over the next decade than those who can do it easily — and this study proves it.

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