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

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 ...

Research has long linked prolonged sitting to cognitive decline. But a new study complicates that narrative, suggesting that ...

"These data could help practitioners counseling patients, by letting them know that if they reduce sedentary time, they may reduce their nighttime hot flashes." — Sarah Witkowski, PhD, Department of ...

Over 6 million Americans are impacted by Alzheimer's disease, and researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh are discovering how lifestyle habits can impact ...

Recommendations to reduce sedentary time and increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are at the core of current public health strategies to enhance population health.1,2 However, the effect of ...

“Children are the mirror of their parents” is a cliché, but it describes the reality in certain contexts. At least in relation to physical inactivity, this was demonstrated by a study conducted by ...

As new research reveals the harmful effects our sedentary habits are having on our health, experts say there are small changes we can all make to our workday that could reduce the risk of heart ...