Tag: sitting

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.

New study: These foods may protect the heart during long hours of sitting

A study suggests that common foods may help the body maintain healthy blood-vessel function during long periods of sitting.

What’s the best way for men to pee – sitting or standing?

Many men have strong opinions about whether sitting or standing is the best way to use the toilet. But what does science actually say...