Excessive sitting isn't good for a person's physical or mental health, but there's a type of sedentary activity that may not ...

New research from the University of South Australia challenges conventional wisdom about sedentary behavior and its effects on brain health. The groundbreaking study reveals that certain types of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A cohort of Black Caribbean men reduced their adipose tissue by engaging in ...

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

In adolescents, sedentary time may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, a recent article concludes. The researchers explored the associations of sedentary ...

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 ...

Associations of personality traits with physical activity and sedentary behavior were observed in a study conducted at the Gerontology Research Centre and the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Joundi and colleagues analyzed 143,180 individuals who participated in the Canadian Community Health Survey from ...

Kids who were not active had a higher chance of developing depression as adults. The relationship between sedentary behavior and poor physical health is well known, but a new study is showing a lack ...

Do you spend too much time sitting or without movement? Parents' inactivity directly impacts children's sedentary habits. A study found children of inactive parents tend to be more sedentary.

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and reduced physical activity showed a higher risk of emergency department visits or hospitalizations in a recent study. Patients with ...