We often hear that a sedentary lifestyle is the new smoking. As an increasing percentage of the population has transitio ...

Technological advances and the habits of modern life have drastically reduced levels of physical activity around the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) now warns that inactivity and sedentary ...

The pervasive nature of modern life often sees us spending far too much time seated, making the integration of more physical activity into our daily routines a crucial challenge. As the colder weather ...

MinnPost’s reporting is free every single day, but it isn’t free to produce. Join 4,800 members with a donation right now. Nobody truly wants to workout. It’s hard. This fact has generated an ...

Fatty liver disease has also affected many victims who never consume alcohol. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, also known ...

Modern life involves extensive sitting, leading to significant health risks. Research shows prolonged sitting increases ...

Sitting for too long damages the heart, may harm the brain, and increases risk of death. Researchers aren't even sure that exercise is enough to make up for the harms of sitting too much. But taking a ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (September 22, 2021)—Hot flashes, one of the most common symptoms of the menopause transition, not only interfere with a woman’s quality of life, but are also associated with an array ...

During this chilly time of year, it’s incredibly tempting to rush home and curl up in bed after a long day at work – but keeping your body moving remains essential. Spending too much time lounging on ...

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Sedentary behavior during adolescence is a marker of depression in adolescence. A new study reported in The Lancet Psychiatry shows that walking for one hour daily, or doing chores for the same length ...