If you or a loved one is unlucky enough to be in hospital, you might think the best thing to do is rest in bed as much as possible. But while rest is important, lying or sitting in bed too much can actually make many conditions ...
Aug 10, 2021
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At a time when sitting for long hours at work has become the norm, a study by researchers in Western's School of Kinesiology sheds light on how taking breaks can impact our well-being.
Sep 20, 2023
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Long, unbroken stretches of sitting time are common among Australian 11-12 year olds, according to a national snapshot of pre-teen health and disease development.
Jul 8, 2019
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Genetic loci associated with certain sedentary leisure activities are reported in Nature Communications this week. Based on genetic and observational analyses, the paper suggests that spending an increased amount of time ...
Apr 22, 2020
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Cancer survivors are no more likely to stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or exercise more often than the general population, according to new research published in the British Journal of Cancer today (Wednesday)
May 22, 2013
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Sitting around is a known risk factor for disease and disability. Yet, when older adults start to lose independence—becoming less functional physically or showing signs of cognitive impairment—they move into residences ...
Jun 9, 2021
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Contrary to popular perception, menopause does not cause weight gain, although it does increase fat around the waist, a specialist journal reported Tuesday.
Oct 16, 2012
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Introducing more movement into lessons led to an 8% reduction in children's waist-to-height ratio, according to new research from UCL and the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH).
Feb 22, 2024
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We know that school kids spend too much time sitting at their desks. Now we have some evidence-based recommendations to counter that sedentary behavior. They offer guidelines to educators, parents and caregivers to help school-aged ...
Apr 6, 2022
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Long-term exposure to current levels of UK air pollution has been found to be associated with an annual increase of up to 22 minutes of sedentary time each day, in a study published in the Journal of Public Health.
Jan 9, 2024
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