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NBC News' Natalie Morales held a Google+ Hangout with the Mayo Clinic's Dr. James Levine, a leading obesity expert. Levine and Morales discussed the topic of sitting too much and how harmful it can be to your health.
Dr. Levine and Morales also chatted with Howard Snitzer and Audrey Caseltine. Snitzer suffered a heart attack two years ago and was resuscitated after 96 minutes of CPR. Since nearly dying, he's vowed to make his health a priority.
Tune into Rock Center's full report, "Bottoms Up," Thursday, Jan. 10 at 10pm/9CDT on NBC's Rock Center with Brian Williams.
Caseltine is a Mayo patient recently diagnosed with sugar addiction who has fought weight problems all her life.
Rock Center Producer Mary Murphy also joined the conversation previewing her and Morales' report on the dangers of sitting in the fight against obesity. Click here to see a preview of the report airing Thursday, Jan. 10 at 10pm/9CDT on NBC's Rock Center with Brian Williams.
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I am on my third day of treading with the treadmill desk. The only problem i have is moving two monitors, a keyboard and a mouse when i can no longer stand. I'm a bit deconditioned and have to work up to the six hours a day my desk is rated for. Any ideas for an easier way to move these items while i'm in the ramping up mode?
As long as it's not exceeding the maximum user weight, you may use a stool with a rounded base (avoid one with the four legs as it can damage the deck) and set it right on the treadmill. This way you can sit facing your monitors and keyboards.
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I am disapointed in this piece on "Bottoms Up" - Dr. Levine does not take into account that some people are disabled and are not able to stand up - so what does Levine think about that.