New research from the University of South Australia challenges conventional wisdom about sedentary behavior and its effects on brain health. The groundbreaking study reveals that certain types of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A cohort of Black Caribbean men reduced their adipose tissue by engaging in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Children who have at least one parent with obesity can improve insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion with ...

Recommendations to reduce sedentary time and increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are at the core of current public health strategies to enhance population health.1,2 However, the effect of ...

In adolescents, sedentary time may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, a recent article concludes. The researchers explored the associations of sedentary ...

Sedentary living raises diabetes, heart disease and mental health risks. Learn practical steps to reduce sitting time at work ...

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 ...

Being more physically active and spending fewer hours per day sitting watching TV is linked to a substantially lower risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to new research ...

We were made to move! Physical activity is essential for life, and living a sedentary lifestyle is detrimental to your health ...

We know that physical exercise is good for our health and longevity, but new research shows how even the smallest differences ...

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and reduced physical activity showed a higher risk of emergency department visits or hospitalizations in a recent study. Patients with ...