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 ...

Being sedentary for more than six hours a day greatly increased the risk of neck pain, according to a systematic research review published in the journal BMC Public Health. The review’s authors looked ...

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 ...

Back when today’s CEOs were in school, health and wellness experts and corporate consultants alike were already discussing the dangers of an increasingly sedentary lifestyle in the American workforce.

New evidence highlights prolonged sedentary behavior, particularly in desk-based jobs, as a significant and independent risk factor for pancreatic cancer. A Mendelian Randomization study found that ...

A new study from the University of Birmingham suggests that flavanol-rich foods such as cocoa, berries, apples, tea and nuts ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are over 100,000 fitness apps currently available on app stores, but despite the variety in choice, there has been little evidence they lead to real-world fitness improvements—until now. A new ...