Sitting a lot can increase dementia risk, but activities that engage the brain may help offset that risk, unlike passive activities like watching TV that increase risk. A recent study found each daily ...

Scientists trying to work out why Gauls chose to bury some of their dead in seated position facing west Children at a primary school in eastern France found a strange attraction next to their ...

One of the biggest health stories of the 2010s was the idea that “sitting is the new smoking”—that is, that too much sedentary time throughout the day is bad for your health no matter how much you ...

Americans will get a rare point of view inside the Capitol building during the annual State of the Union address. But two individuals also sit behind the president, and their presence sends an ...

Washington — The saying about real estate — location, location, location — has some truth for the annual State of the Union address, too, in describing who sits where. The most coveted spots are those ...

There is a saying that goes like this in relation to one’s health: “It is better to stand than sit, and then sit instead of to lie down.” That is such a tall order, right? The underlying message is ...

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We've all heard the adage "sitting is the new smoking" — but new research shows that being still for too long can have effects that go beyond the lungs and heart. Just six hours of sedentary behavior ...

The average American adult spends more than half of their day sitting. Whether it’s working at a desk, commuting, or watching TV, most people lead highly sedentary lifestyles. Studies show that ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found a link between cardiovascular health, death risk, and sedentary time. Sam Bloomberg-Rissman/Getty Images Living a sedentary lifestyle can harm your overall ...

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