Mar 26, 2025 · Sitting for long periods — such as in front of the TV or at a desk — seems to raise the risk of death from heart disease and cancer.

Dec 14, 2024 · An inactive — also called sedentary — lifestyle is linked to many long-term health conditions, including high blood pressure. Set a reminder on your phone or computer to add some …

Dec 17, 2025 · Examples include: Sedentary lifestyle. People who spend a lot of time sitting have a higher risk of osteoporosis than do those who are more active. Weight-bearing exercise and activities …

Jul 18, 2025 · Being sedentary. Regular exercise can help prevent a herniated disk. Complications Just above your waist, your spinal cord ends. What continues through the spinal canal is a group of long …

Apr 16, 2025 · Gallstones range in size from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball. Some people develop just one gallstone, while others develop many gallstones at the same time. People …

Oct 9, 2023 · A heart attack occurs when an artery that sends blood and oxygen to the heart is blocked. Fatty, cholesterol-containing deposits build up over time, forming plaques in the heart's arteries. If a …

Exercise helps reduce pain in people with arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Jul 30, 2021 · High blood pressure usually doesn't cause symptoms. However, signs and symptoms that might indicate a high blood pressure emergency (hypertensive crisis) include: Headaches Seizures …

Mar 7, 2023 · Overview A muscle cramp is a sudden, unexpected tightening of one or more muscles. Sometimes called a charley horse, a muscle cramp can be very painful. Exercising or working hard, …

Feb 1, 2025 · Description Lubiprostone is used to treat long-lasting constipation in adults. It is also used to treat constipation caused by opioids (narcotic pain medicines) in adults with long-lasting pain that …