Sedentary Lifestyle : Science World Report

Jan 02, 2017 03:40 AM EST

Inactivity Does Not Cause Obesity; Obesity Causes Inactivity, Study Reveals

Obese people are not physically active, not because they are lazy but because their mind does not allow them to.

Sep 19, 2016 04:10 AM EDT

Exercise Alert: 31 Million Older Americans Are At Risk For Diseases Due To Sedentary Lifestyle

Researchers have found that one out of four older Americans do not engage in physical activities; thus, increasing their risk for various diseases.

Aug 16, 2016 06:40 AM EDT

Inactivity Can Increase The Risks Of Heart Disease, Experts Warn

Being sedentary is not just a lack of exercise, it is also a potential independent risk factor for heart diseases, diabetes, and death.

Jan 04, 2016 07:08 PM EST

About 1 in 3 Adolescents Report Back Pain, Research Shows

Statistics show that close to one in three adolescents report back pain, according to new findings published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Oct 13, 2015 07:37 PM EDT

Sitting For Extended Periods May Not Be For Your Health As Once Thought

Researchers at the University of Exeter and the University College of London are challenging recent studies that show how sitting for long periods can be dangerous to your health. The new study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, suggests that sitting for an extended amount of t...