Tag: sitting
Is sitting really as bad as smoking? Here’s what the evidence says
The catchy warning collapses when you line up the actual mortality numbers.
Study links frequent tv viewing in midlife to later brain changes
New research suggests that frequently watching TV during midlife may be linked to changes in the brain many years later.
How often should you get up from your chair to lower your cancer risk? New study has an answer
A large-scale study has examined how sedentary behaviour may be linked to the risk of dying from cancer.
More time sitting may increase pregnancy complication risk, study finds
New research suggests that a sedentary lifestyle may influence the risk of complications during pregnancy.
Should you stand or sit while eating? Here’s the answer
Many people believe that whether we sit or stand is crucial for healthy digestion, but the explanation lies elsewhere.
30 minutes less in the chair can extend life, new research shows
New research suggests that very small changes in everyday life can have a greater impact than many people realize.