Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Sedentary Behavior

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Sedentary teens face higher mental health risks, study finds

Adolescents who spend more than three hours a day engaged in sedentary behaviors—including playing video games, reading for leisure or spending a lot of time distracted by screens—have a higher risk of facing psychological ...

To sit or to cycle: What type of desk is best for students?

So-called "active desks"—sit/stand desks, desk bikes with pedals (known as cycling desks) and traditional stationary bikes—are increasingly being made available in schools and workplaces. Unfortunately, however, they rarely ...

Reading books over watching TV linked to lower dementia risk

It's that time of the year when most of us get the chance to sit back and enjoy some well-deserved down time. But whether you reach for the TV control, or a favorite book, your choice could have implications for your long-term ...

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