The FIREA study, conducted at the University of Turku, has revealed that the amount of sitting time increases in women after the transition to retirement. A similar change was not discovered in men. However, men did spend ...
Jul 8, 2019
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A study conducted by researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) has found that, contrary to prevailing belief, higher levels of physical activity are not linked to a greater volume or activity of brown adipose tissue ...
Jul 8, 2019
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Taking a walk on a wooded path, spending an afternoon in a public park, harvesting your backyard garden and even looking at beautiful pictures of Hawaii can all make us feel good. Certainly, for many of us, it's beneficial ...
May 1, 2019
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(HealthDay)—A behavioral intervention results in a sustained increase in physical activity and decrease in sedentary time among patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the March 5 issue of the Journal ...
Mar 6, 2019
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Too much sitting has long been criticized for contributing to premature mortality, Type 2 diabetes, and a host of other illnesses. In a new study of 5,638 women, we looked at how sedentary behavior was related to future cardiovascular ...
Mar 1, 2019
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A new study has found that the longer older women sit or lay down during the course of a day—and the longer the individual periods of uninterrupted sitting—the greater their risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart ...
Feb 19, 2019
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A new study suggests that high levels of inorganic phosphate—a preservative widely used in certain sodas, packaged meats and other processed foods—may be a reason why the U.S. population isn't as physically active as ...
Jan 7, 2019
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(HealthDay)—Get up off of the couch: Sitting too much may kill you even if you exercise regularly.
Jul 2, 2018
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Hanging out with friends can make kids less sedentary, but having inviting outdoor spaces and nearby parks can help them be more physically active, according to new research.
Apr 13, 2018
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The journey to obesity can start as young as age one so increased physical activity should be established and encouraged early, University of Otago researchers say.
Mar 28, 2018
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