Taller women more likely to get ovarian cancer ...

Taller women are more susceptible to ovarian cancer than their shorter friends, recent research has revealed.

For every two inches of height, the threat of ovarian cancer rises by 7 per cent, according to a review of 47 studies at Oxford University.

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Prolonged sitting increases the risk of early death

People with sedentary lifestyles are 40% more likely to die within 3 years according to a recent study from the University of Sydney.

Even if you are an active person and exercise throughout the week, those hours spent sitting behind your desk could lead you to an early grave.

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