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From desk jobs to long commutes, modern life keeps us seated for hours. Fitness experts say a simple resistance band routine ...

"Moderate to vigorous physical activity — so that’s running, a brisk walk — is not sufficient to neutralize the harmful effects of sitting," say researchers FG Trade/Getty People who sit at a desk all ...

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If you have a desk job, there’s a chance that the pandemic has made your life even more sedentary than usual: Your commute to work might now involve rolling over in bed and opening your laptop. (Ask ...

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 ...

A short stroll every half hour may help undo the health harms associated with prolonged periods of sitting, a new study finds. Mounting evidence has suggested that sitting for long periods of time — ...

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This study shows that cocoa flavanols can preserve endothelial function during sitting, suggesting dietary strategies to ...

Excessive sitting and lying down are detrimental to health, being sedentary behaviors linked to low energy expenditure. They impair metabolic processes, potentially increasing blood sugar and ...