Healthy movement behaviours support young children’s physical, mental and social development, and shape lifelong habits. These habits include engaging in physical activity, reducing sedentary screen ...

Participants in a new study who spent more time being sedentary were more likely to experience decline regardless of how much they exercised.

Swapping sedentary behavior (SB) or sleep with light physical activity (LPA) — even in small amounts — is linked to better physical and mental health in Chinese older adults. That is according to a ...

Most people chasing a longer life focus on what to add - more supplements, more exercise routines, more biohacking gadgets. But some of the world's leading longevity researchers say the real enemy is ...

Researchers have developed a smart pillow that streams music and podcasts, offering users a relaxing alternative to doomscrolling on smartphones before bedtime.

Now, new data is out on colorectal cancer in the U.S., and it’s painting a grim picture for younger adults. "This is one of the most dramatic things we have seen in colorectal cancer care,” says ...

In this prospective cohort, individuals with greater periods of sedentary time have increased risks of all-cause mortality and mortality from cancer, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease. 2 ...

Sedentary behaviour (SB) is linked to a higher risk of metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality and musculoskeletal decline. Office workers (OW) are particularly vulnerable to ...

Share on Pinterest Can housework be just as valuable a form of physical activity as traditional exercise as we age? Experts weigh in. Image credit: Irina Polonina/Stocksy Research shows that, as we ...

A new study shows that just 30 minutes of less sitting each day can improve the body's ability to utilize fats and carbohydrates for energy production. Reducing sedentary behavior can be particularly ...

The health benefits of nature are well-known, but its role in encouraging day-to-day physical activity across different regions and demographics has been less clear. This question carries new urgency ...

Higher levels of sedentary behaviour in early to mid-pregnancy were associated with an increased risk for preeclampsia — especially severe and preterm forms, whereas higher levels of physical activity ...