The Department of Population & Quantitative Health Sciences is proud to be participating in Stand & Move at Work™, an evidence-based workplace health promotion program and research project. It was ...

Failing a "sit-to-stand" or "sit-rise" test, which entails standing up from the floor with legs crossed, without using hands, arms, knees or side of the legs, means one has a higher likelihood of ...

The Rise of Direct-to-Consumer Home Office Brands As the workforce continues to embrace remote work, the demand for high-quality home office products has surged. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have ...

THE HUMAN body evolved to forage and hunt on the African savannahs, not to sit in a cubicle all day. The risks associated with sitting—from increased blood-sugar levels to greater odds of dying from ...

The sit-to-stand test is primarily used to assess health in older adults, but it's also a valuable fitness indicator for younger individuals. Lasting just 30 seconds, this simple test provides ...

Reducing sedentary behavior with interventions such as increasing daily sit-to-stand transitions might help lower blood pressure in postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity. Researchers ...

In June, I got to see Paul Simon live for the first time. As soon as he started playing “Graceland,” I saw two 20-somethings jump to their feet to dance and sing. I understood their instinct; ...

There is decreased blood pressure among postmenopausal women with overweight and obesity who increase daily sit-to-stand transitions over 3 months. Increasing daily sit-to-stand transitions can reduce ...

Can this 30-second challenge predict how long you’ll live? The 30-second sit-to-stand test has gained popularity for its gimmicky promise of predicting how long you’ll live, Hone Health reports. While ...