Sedentary living raises diabetes, heart disease and mental health risks. Learn practical steps to reduce sitting time at work ...

Lack of exercise among adolescents affects more than just their physical condition. It turns out that the problem is complex, ...

• 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, ...

Studies have shown that a sedentary lifestyle can increase the risk for heart disease, obesity, cancer, and diabetes. That's why it's important to get up and move if you're sitting for a long period ...

Physical health is just as important as mental health. When you think of dangerous jobs, an office job that requires you to ...

Two separate studies suggest that minor lifestyle changes can lead to a longer life. One Norwegian-led team estimated that ...

Sitting disease is the term used for health challenges that result from sitting or lying down for too long, which increases ...

While the rate of adults who smoke is reportedly down to a record low of 11% and fewer adolescents are vaping, children and adults alike are leading more sedentary lifestyles that can pose a variety ...

Orthopaedic experts warn that long sitting hours and sedentary lifestyles are weakening hip muscles and bones, causing pain, ...

When parents sit too much, their kids tend to follow suit. But if parents keep active, children don’t mirror the same sedentary habits, a new study has shown. It highlights the power of parents as ...