Sedentary behavior is defined as any waking activity with an energy expenditure of ≤1.5 metabolic equivalents (METs) while in a sitting or reclining posture. Essentially, this means that any activity ...

The number of European adults spending more than four-and-a-half hours sitting per day increased by 8% between 2002 and 2017, according to research published in the open access journal BMC Public ...

Higher levels of sedentary behaviour in early to mid-pregnancy were associated with an increased risk for preeclampsia — especially severe and preterm forms, whereas higher levels of physical activity ...

In older adults, increased sedentary time was associated with smaller brain volume, greater neurodegeneration, and worse cognitive performance, especially among apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4 carriers, ...

A recent study revealed that may significantly contribute to cardiac issues, particularly in people with type 2 diabetes.

In the first study to look at objective measures of sedentary behavior and cancer mortality, researchers found that greater inactivity was independently associated with a higher risk of dying from ...

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 ...

In a recent study published in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers explore how sedentary time influences the relationship between daily step count and the risks of all-cause mortality and ...

Sedentary lifestyle, poor sleep and mental health may influence adult acne risk, according to a large population study. Learn ...

At this point, “don’t sit too much” has reached the same level of other health advice like wear sunscreen, drink more water, and get enough sleep. → Join Runner’s World+ to stay on top of the latest ...