Being more physically active and spending fewer hours per day sitting watching TV is linked to a substantially lower risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to new research ...

New study shows that just 30 minutes of less sitting each day can improve the body's ability to utilize fats and carbohydrates for energy production. Reducing sedentary behavior can be particularly ...

Exercising more frequently is associated with a significantly slower decline in measured glomerular filtration rate in a new ...

It turns out that the saying "less is more" applies to exercise, too. You don’t need to train for a marathon or spend hours in the gym each week to improve your health and live longer. According to ...

Two separate studies suggest that minor lifestyle changes can lead to a longer life. One Norwegian-led team estimated that ...

Associations of personality traits with physical activity and sedentary behavior were observed in a study. Individuals characterized by high conscientiousness and extraversion are more likely to ...

PASADENA, CALIF., 21, 2014 — Men who reported being sedentary with low levels of physical activity were at a significantly higher risk for heart failure than those who were more active, according to a ...

Sedentary behavior is defined as any waking activity with an energy expenditure of ≤1.5 metabolic equivalents (METs) while in a sitting or reclining posture. Essentially, this means that any activity ...

The majority of population-based surveys have reported that breast cancer survivors do not meet the recommended physical activity (PA) levels, which includes at least 150 minutes per week of moderate ...

Standing during in-person meetings may or may not feel awkward, depending on the situation. But consider that people with bad ...