Without question, inactivity is bad for us. Prolonged sitting is consistently linked to higher risks of cardiovascular disease and death. The obvious response to this frightful fate is to not sit—move ...

If “sitting is the new smoking,” as our August 2013 feature on the dangers of sedentary time puts it, then working in an office is essentially a pack-a-day habit. The fact remains that even dedicated ...

Whether you're enjoying some downtime gaming or working away at a hobby at your desk, sitting for long stretches can leave your body stiff and your mind drained. That's why many people swear by ...

Evidence of health damage from sitting has been growing in recent years. — -- The dangers of sitting for long stretches of time have come into focus in recent years, with the sedentary act ...

The phrase 'sitting is the new smoking' has been on many people's lips in the last few years, as research shows that being sedentary for prolonged period of time is linked to a higher likelihood of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are plenty of things about working from home that are certainly an improvement from having to go ...

The phrase “sitting is the new smoking” entered the public consciousness in recent years – a faintly hyperbolic but effective warning from health professionals that our sedentary lifestyles are ...

Some trends are here one minute and gone the next, but we vote that standing desks still deserve a place in the world of wellness — with one caveat. Like most things, it may not be all good all the ...

Carol A. Cates, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is the chief nursing officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] A couple of things have hit me really hard in ...

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