Sitting less and moving more: Benefits on ageing biomarkers
Live Forever Club - 14-Nov-2024Those exercising daily for 30 minutes show biomarkers similar to younger individuals
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Standing desks may do more harm than good, study finds
The Guardian - 16-Oct-2024New research finds standing doesn't reduce heart risk and may cause circulatory issues
Watching too much TV lowers your chances of ageing healthily
Los Angeles Times - 14-Jun-2024Replacing TV time with activities increases the odds of staying healthy in future
Sitting at work all day can shorten your lifespan, even if you're healthy otherwise
Live Forever Club - 28-Jan-2024Regular exercise in your free time is the ultimate weapon against early death
Moving around, even for a few minutes, is healthier for your heart than sitting
Independent - 10-Nov-2023Try to replace some of your sitting time with standing or walking
Reverse the negative effects of sitting with 22 minutes of moderate exercise
Sky News - 25-Oct-2023A daily 22-minute dose of brisk exercise can offset the health risks
Very short bouts of vigorous activity everyday, reduces the risk of cancer and heart diseases
The University of Sydney - 09-Dec-2022Stepping up the pace while walking or doing the housework with a bit more energy may prolong life
Excessive TV time linked to poor heart health irrespective of genetic risk
The Guardian - 24-May-2022Reducing TV time is linked to avoidance of coronary heart diseases
New biological ageing clock based on movement data from a wearable device
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Sep-2021Tracks biological age from physical activity without requiring a blood test
3 minutes of exercise every hour extends life by 30%
BBC - 19-May-2021Physical activity cocktails can benefit people who spend long sitting hours
Health benefits from light physical activity and moderate to vigorous activity
Science Daily - 19-May-2021Good news: Multiple ways to achieve the same health benefits from exercise
A quick 11-minute workout can help you live longer
Metro - 07-Jan-2021Moderate exercise for 11-35 minutes counteracts long hours of sitting & improves the lifespan
Exercise recommendations by WHO to avoid early death
YAHOO! - 25-Nov-2020Exercise is the key to fight early death in people who sit for prolonged hours
Spend some more time on your feet to live longer
Science Daily - 13-Oct-2020Light physical activity, including just standing, lowers risk for mortality
Limiting screen time could prevent cancer and cardiovascular diseases
BBC - 23-Jul-2020Minimize exposure to TV and phones and maximize your health
Sit less and move more to lower risk of cancer death
MD Anderson Cancer Center - 18-Jun-2020Light, moderate, or vigorous physical activities will make a big difference
Kneel or squat in your office instead of sitting on the chair all day
Guardian - 10-Mar-2020Likely to provide protection against cardiovascular disease and premature death
Being active reduces the risk of prostate cancer at old age
Independent - 05-Dec-2019Doesn't have to be vigorous exercises, just moving about is enough
Long term physical exercise: protective against cardiovascular disease
Fight Aging! - 07-Oct-2019Better to start exercising regularly at a pre-elderly age
Exercising a little can boost longevity for older adults
Guardian - 21-Aug-2019Norwegian review of 36,000 cases links more activity overall with lower risk of death
Exercise protects against cognitive decline in Alzheimer's
Massachusetts General Hospital - 17-Jul-2019If other vascular risk factors are targeted simultaneously, the outcome is better
Exercising during lunch break for fighting obesity
Independent - 06-Jun-2019Encouraging physical activity in the workplace will lead to having more productive employees
Exercise reduces health impact of sitting - but only in those sitting for less than 8 hours per day
American College of Cardiology - 22-Apr-2019With a desk job it's easy to sit 8 hours a day - so crucial to exercise as well as move regularly
70,000 UK deaths a year caused by too much sitting
Guardian - 26-Mar-2019Tip - drink lots of tea - you have to get up to make it and then again to use the loo!
30 minute walk at start of day lowers blood pressure
NHS - 21-Feb-2019As effective as some blood pressure medicines (but don't stop without talking to your doctor!)
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