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Prolonged occupational sitting is now considered to be part of the modern lifestyle, but it has not received the attention that it requires despite its detrimental effects on health outcomes being demonstrated. Modern lifestyles in general have become increasingly sedentary. Guidelines on physical activity recommending reducing sedentary behaviors due to the health consequences have been …
Here’s some good news for couch potatoes, engaging in just 20-25 minutes of daily physical activity might be enough to offset the increased risk of death from living a sedentary lifestyle, according to recent research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Findings from this study suggest that higher levels of daily physical activity …
Recent research from the University of Southern California and the University of Arizona published in JAMA suggests that those who spend more time engaging in sedentary behaviors may be at an increased risk of developing dementia. The researchers report finding significant increases among adults who spend more than ten hours a day engaging in sedentary …
According to a random double opt-in survey of 2,000 adults in the UK conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Essity, millions of people are unable to sleep, use the stairs, exercise, or endure a long car ride because of constant discomfort and debilitating pain, with 52% of the respondents reporting that they are experiencing some …
Screen time refers to the amount of time spent looking at screens, including computers, smartphones, televisions, and other digital devices. In today’s digital age, many of us spend a significant amount of time in front of screens every day. Remote workers and freelancers are individuals who work outside of a traditional office setting. Remote workers …
Senior women were less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia if they did more daily walking and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, according to a new study led by the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at the University of California San Diego. In the Jan. 25, 2023 online edition of …
Mounting evidence suggests that prolonged sitting — a staple of modern-day life — is hazardous to your health, even if you exercise regularly. Based on these findings, doctors advise all adults to sit less and move more. But how often do we need to get up from our chairs? And for how long? Few studies …
According to research, the number of people in America who are working from home has risen from approximately 9 million to 26 million in the last few years. The main reason we must be thankful for this is the global pandemic that’s made regular office work impossible. And while the lockdowns are lifted, and people …
A Christmas-themed physical activity intervention during Advent shows promise for increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary time among inactive adults, according to a pilot study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ. The Active Advent intervention – which included “abdominal snowman” sit-ups and a “Christmas deliveries” walk – was enjoyed by participants, showing that …
Previous research has shown that low physical activity and greater time spent sitting are associated with a higher risk of death. Does risk change if a person is genetically predisposed to live a long life? That is the question researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at the University …