Scientists found that sitting for long periods increases death risk only in people who don't drink coffee - coffee drinkers seem to be protected from the harmful effects of sitting too much.

Sitting for long periods is linked to higher death risk only for people who don't drink coffee - coffee drinkers seem to be protected from this risk.

People who don't drink coffee and sit for more than 6 hours a day are 58% more likely to die from any cause compared to coffee drinkers who sit less. This suggests that drinking coffee might help protect against the health dangers of sitting too much.

About 1 in 4 American adults sit for more than 6 hours every day and don't drink coffee, and researchers think this group might have a higher chance of dying early.

If you don't drink coffee and sit around for 6 or more hours every day, you may have a much higher chance of dying from any cause compared to people who drink coffee and sit less.

Sitting or being inactive for long periods every day makes people more likely to die early—from heart disease or any other cause.