New evidence highlights prolonged sedentary behavior, particularly in desk-based jobs, as a significant and independent risk ...

We often hear that a sedentary lifestyle is the new smoking. As an increasing percentage of the population has transitio ...

Standing desks are popular, but how effective are they really for your health?

Spending too long sitting raises the risk of heart disease and diabetes in people over 60, warns a major global review.

Sedentary behavior, characterized by prolonged periods of sitting or lying down, is now recognized as a significant health risk. According to a study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and ...

Zumba reports that becoming a part-time fitness instructor offers flexibility, earning potential, and the chance to help ...

A trainer explains the key benefits of post-meal walks—from steadier blood sugar to better sleep and improved mood.

Australia is pulling the plug on its teens’ social media habits. The country enacted the world’s first ban on social media ...

More and more, research is showing that increasing temperatures associated with climate change are affecting human health. A ...

High consumption of ultra-processed foods elevates the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer, highlighting the need for ...

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Q: I'm 62 and have had genital herpes for years. Although it's pretty well under control, my doctor says I have to worry about how it affects my brain! Is that true? -- Frankie Y., Akron, Ohio ...