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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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Sedentary Behavior
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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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Barriers to physical activity in Scotland highlighted in new report calling for systemic reform
A new academic report from Abertay University and the University of the West of Scotland has highlighted challenges affecting physical activity in Scotland and calls for changes to the policy and funding landscape.
Sep 28, 2025
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Scientists find yoga less effective than traditional exercise in improving vascular and heart function
Contrary to widespread belief, yoga may be less effective than conventional forms of exercise in enhancing vascular health, according to a new study published in Advances in Integrative Medicine.
Sep 8, 2025
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Inactive parents can contribute to sedentary behavior in their children
"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 researchers at São Paulo ...
Sep 4, 2025
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Did you walk or cycle to school as a child? Your children are likely to follow in your footsteps
If you used physically active modes of commuting to school, your children are likely to do the same. A study published in the European Journal of Public Health by the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, reveals an intergenerational ...
Aug 8, 2025
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