Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

If you work a desk job, you’re no stranger to sitting for eight hours a day. In fact, 65 million U.S. adults spend at least that much time in their seats.This can lead to a host of health issues: back ...

We know that too much sitting is bad for us, but a new study adds an important detail: if you spend more than 10-and-a-half hours a day sitting or lying down, regular exercise might not be enough to ...

“Move more and sit less.” You may be familiar with this refrain, the Department of Health and Human Services’ condensed counsel for improving your health and reducing your risk of chronic disease.

Time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day could increase a person's risk of heart disease and death, a new study warns. More than 10 and a half hours of sedentary behavior is ...

Heart attack survivors are also at an increased risk for other cardiovascular issues, such as heart failure, which can be lowered through lifestyle changes like exercising more. A new study says ...

A new study links prolonged sedentary behavior to increased risk of cognitive decline and brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Even daily exercise does not offset the negative impact ...

Share on Pinterest To prevent a second heart attack, replace 30 minutes’ sitting time with exercise, a new study suggests. Image credit: Maskot/Getty Images. About one in five people who have ...