People who sit at a desk all day face a greater risk for heart disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Even if those desk dwellers do exercise ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you spend hours sitting at your desk each day, you’re not alone. Health experts say all that sitting could be hurting your heart and even shortening your lifespan. Research shows ...

We know that too much sitting is bad for us, but a new study adds an important detail: if you spend more than 10-and-a-half hours a day sitting or lying down, regular exercise might not be enough to ...

Most older Americans understand that exercise reduces the likelihood of a long list of chronic diseases and conditions, including dementia. But a recent study has also linked sedentary behavior – the ...

The average American adult spends more than half of their day sitting. Whether it’s working at a desk, commuting, or watching TV, most people lead highly sedentary lifestyles. Studies show that ...

A new study reveals that prolonged sitting significantly harms even young, active adults, increasing the risk of heart disease and obesity. Researchers also found that current federal exercise ...

Staying seated for too long can be dangerous. While sitting may feel comfortable, doing it too much can lead to serious health problems that affect your body and mind. Even if you exercise regularly, ...

Modern lifestyles revolve around sitting: driving, working at a desk, streaming shows, even socializing. While sitting itself isn’t harmful, spending too much time in one position weakens key muscles, ...

"Moderate to vigorous physical activity — so that’s running, a brisk walk — is not sufficient to neutralize the harmful effects of sitting," say researchers FG Trade/Getty People who sit at a desk all ...