Being sedentary for more than six hours a day greatly increased the risk of neck pain, according to a systematic research review published in the journal BMC Public Health. The review’s authors looked ...

Certain sitting activities like reading, crafting, and socializing are more beneficial for brain health than other behaviors like watching TV, a new study found. Despite being sedentary, the ...

When parents sit too much, their kids tend to follow suit. But if parents keep active, children don’t mirror the same sedentary habits, a new study has shown. It highlights the power of parents as ...

Experts reveal how one everyday habit may increase insulin resistance and poor blood sugar control. Reviewed by Dietitian Kelly Plowe, M.S., RD A sedentary lifestyle is a contributing factor that can ...

People who sit or remain sedentary for more than 14 hours a day, on average, may have a higher risk of a cardiovascular event or death in the year after treatment at a hospital for symptoms of a heart ...