Inactivity linked to up to 10% of type 2 diabetes complications
A lack of exercise drives a good portion of the health problems faced by people with type 2 diabetes, a new study says.
Feb 13, 2026
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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Sedentary Behavior
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Elevated BMI, physical inactivity are metabolic drivers of hypertension-related chronic kidney disease
Elevated body mass index (BMI) and physical inactivity are metabolic drivers of hypertension-related chronic kidney disease (HT-CKD), with elevated BMI exerting a greater impact, according to a study published online Jan. ...
Jan 30, 2026
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Long-term physical inactivity linked to higher stress burden in midlife
Prolonged insufficient physical activity in adulthood increases the body's stress burden, according to a large longitudinal study based on the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966. By contrast, engaging in physical activity ...
Jan 23, 2026
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Small daily changes linked to dramatically longer lives
Two separate studies suggest that minor lifestyle changes can lead to a longer life. One Norwegian-led team estimated that adding five min/day of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity and reducing daily sedentary ...
Electric cars won't fix sitting: The health costs of designing cities around cars
Commuters feel this in their bones—time spent in traffic is bad for your health.
Jan 8, 2026
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More accessible urban parks linked with greater physical activity across US cities
The health benefits of nature are well-known, but its role in encouraging day-to-day physical activity across different regions and demographics has been less clear. This question carries new urgency as the world faces a ...
Dec 1, 2025
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Study shows too much sitting can harm balance and walking, even in young adults
A new study led by Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Kwadwo Appiah-Kubi shows that too much sitting and too little physical activity can weaken balance and walking ability, even in healthy young ...
Nov 21, 2025
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Adaptive music technologies can enhance exercise engagement and enjoyment
Research led by the University of Jyväskylä has found that personalized interactive music systems—smart technologies that adapt rhythm and tempo to users' movements—can make exercise more enjoyable and help people stay active ...
Nov 6, 2025
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One long walk a day may cut risk of death and cardiovascular disease better than multiple short walks
A prospective population-based cohort study of suboptimally active adults (
Oct 27, 2025
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Just half an hour of less sitting each day can improve energy metabolism, research indicates
A 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 beneficial for people ...
Oct 14, 2025
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