Regular, short bursts of physical activity or exercise can provide sustainable health benefits for those who simply haven’t ...

Health experts say that sitting too much can raise our risk of dying early. I tried four things to make my workweek less sedentary including "exercise snacking" every hour. I'm going to keep up with: ...

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

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

Have you ever thought about how much time you spend sitting during the average day, from driving to and from work (in traffic for many of us!) to maybe sitting in front of a computer for most of your ...

Even 4 minutes of daily microbursts of exercise can offset some of the risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle.

A new study links prolonged sedentary behavior to increased risk of cognitive decline and brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Even daily exercise does not offset the negative impact ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new analysis of previous studies ties too much sitting at the computer or lying around watching TV to a greater risk of depression. Based on dozens of studies covering ...

A sedentary lifestyle is linked to poorer reading skills in the first three school years in 6-8 year old boys, according to a new study from Finland. The study conducted at the University of Eastern ...

Sitting all day is associated with lower odds that boys who are 6-8 years old will perform well in reading and arithmetic during grades 1-3 of elementary school, according to a new study. These ...