Cardiovascular disease remains a leading global threat, but the biggest dangers often aren't extreme behaviors. Top heart ...

Even small lifestyle changes can reduce the risk for mortality and extend lifespan, two recently published studies show.The ...

Doctors from Mumbai and Pune highlight that long periods of inactivity raise cancer risk, but even short walks and light ...

Micro-movements and exercise snacking are effective tools to increase physical activity and overcome the barrier to a gym-or-nothing mindset.

Researchers predict the obesity rate among U.S. adults will rise to 47% of the population by 2035. Experts say this trend can ...

In patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome, spending a lot of time sedentary is linked to an increased risk for emergency department or hospital readmission within a year after discharge.

Lack of exercise among adolescents affects more than just their physical condition. It turns out that the problem is complex, because the sedentary lifestyle of young people may translate into worse ...

Despite more than a decade of awareness surrounding the so-called “sitting disease”, sedentary behaviour remains a primary contributor to chronic metabolic and musculoskeletal disorders ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sophie M Phillips is supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Trish Tucker receives funding from the Canada Foundation of Innovation, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, ...