In today’s world, where the pace of life never seems to slow down, many people spend a significant part of their day seated. Whether working at a desk, commuting for long hours, or unwinding at home, ...

Not all forms of sedentary lifestyle have the same effect on brain health. The researchers came to this conclusion after ...

Technological advances and the habits of modern life have drastically reduced levels of physical activity around the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) now warns that inactivity and sedentary ...

Many of us spend a good portion of our days sitting. Whether at a desk in front of a computer, in the car during our daily commute, or on the couch watching our favorite series, the time spent sitting ...

While a desk job might seem relatively harmless, mounting evidence suggests that prolonged periods of sedentary work can significantly impact how quickly our bodies age. From physical deterioration to ...

A new study links prolonged sedentary behavior to increased risk of cognitive decline and brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Even daily exercise does not offset the negative impact ...

• Potential for weaker bone structures: Bone density is built through weight-bearing exercises like jumping and running. Sedentary children run the risk of entering adulthood with weaker bones, ...

The negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle are well known, but young professionals are not the only ones affected. New research investigates the impact of low physical activity on the ...

Work in our modern world has been replaced from physical movement to sedentary behaviour. And after 40, sitting for long ...

"These data could help practitioners counseling patients, by letting them know that if they reduce sedentary time, they may reduce their nighttime hot flashes." — Sarah Witkowski, PhD, Department of ...