Sedentary Behaviour News
Standing desks may do more harm than good, study finds
The Guardian - 16-Oct-2024
New research finds standing doesn't reduce heart risk and may cause circulatory issues
Read more...Watching too much TV lowers your chances of ageing healthily
Los Angeles Times - 14-Jun-2024
Replacing TV time with activities increases the odds of staying healthy in future
Read more...Sitting at work all day can shorten your lifespan, even if you're healthy otherwise
Live Forever Club - 28-Jan-2024
Regular exercise in your free time is the ultimate weapon against early death
Read more...Moving around, even for a few minutes, is healthier for your heart than sitting
Independent - 10-Nov-2023
Try to replace some of your sitting time with standing or walking
Read more...Reverse the negative effects of sitting with 22 minutes of moderate exercise
Sky News - 25-Oct-2023
A daily 22-minute dose of brisk exercise can offset the health risks
Read more...Very short bouts of vigorous activity everyday, reduces the risk of cancer and heart diseases
The University of Sydney - 09-Dec-2022
Stepping up the pace while walking or doing the housework with a bit more energy may prolong life
Read more...Excessive TV time linked to poor heart health irrespective of genetic risk
The Guardian - 24-May-2022
Reducing TV time is linked to avoidance of coronary heart diseases
Read more...New biological ageing clock based on movement data from a wearable device
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Sep-2021
Tracks biological age from physical activity without requiring a blood test
Read more...3 minutes of exercise every hour extends life by 30%
BBC - 19-May-2021
Physical activity cocktails can benefit people who spend long sitting hours
Read more...Health benefits from light physical activity and moderate to vigorous activity
Science Daily - 19-May-2021
Good news: Multiple ways to achieve the same health benefits from exercise
Read more...A quick 11-minute workout can help you live longer
Metro - 07-Jan-2021
Moderate exercise for 11-35 minutes counteracts long hours of sitting & improves the lifespan
Read more...Exercise recommendations by WHO to avoid early death
YAHOO! - 25-Nov-2020
Exercise is the key to fight early death in people who sit for prolonged hours
Read more...Spend some more time on your feet to live longer
Science Daily - 13-Oct-2020
Light physical activity, including just standing, lowers risk for mortality
Read more...Limiting screen time could prevent cancer and cardiovascular diseases
BBC - 23-Jul-2020
Minimize exposure to TV and phones and maximize your health
Read more...Sit less and move more to lower risk of cancer death
MD Anderson Cancer Center - 18-Jun-2020
Light, moderate, or vigorous physical activities will make a big difference
Read more...Kneel or squat in your office instead of sitting on the chair all day
Guardian - 10-Mar-2020
Likely to provide protection against cardiovascular disease and premature death
Read more...Being active reduces the risk of prostate cancer at old age
Independent - 05-Dec-2019
Doesn't have to be vigorous exercises, just moving about is enough
Read more...Long term physical exercise: protective against cardiovascular disease
Fight Aging! - 07-Oct-2019
Better to start exercising regularly at a pre-elderly age
Read more...Exercising a little can boost longevity for older adults
Guardian - 21-Aug-2019
Norwegian review of 36,000 cases links more activity overall with lower risk of death
Read more...Exercise protects against cognitive decline in Alzheimer's
Massachusetts General Hospital - 17-Jul-2019
If other vascular risk factors are targeted simultaneously, the outcome is better
Read more...Exercising during lunch break for fighting obesity
Independent - 06-Jun-2019
Encouraging physical activity in the workplace will lead to having more productive employees
Read more...Exercise reduces health impact of sitting - but only in those sitting for less than 8 hours per day
American College of Cardiology - 22-Apr-2019
With a desk job it's easy to sit 8 hours a day - so crucial to exercise as well as move regularly
Read more...70,000 UK deaths a year caused by too much sitting
Guardian - 26-Mar-2019
Tip - drink lots of tea - you have to get up to make it and then again to use the loo!
Read more...30 minute walk at start of day lowers blood pressure
NHS - 21-Feb-2019
As effective as some blood pressure medicines (but don't stop without talking to your doctor!)
Read more...30 minutes less sitting reduces risk of an early death by 17%
Guardian - 14-Jan-2019
Try standing up while watching TV or browsing on your phone
Read more...'Sitting is the new smoking' for a reason
Stanford Center on Longevity - 01-Jan-2018
Prolonged sitting increases the risk of chronic age related diseases
Read more...Sedentary behaviour and its long-term effects
BBC - 27-Jul-2016
An hour of brisk exercising each day can prevent the risks of early death
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