From 9 to 5 workdays spent in front of the computer to binging on a new TV series, most of us spend a lot of time sitting, often in a single day. Young adults in the U.S. reportedly sit about nine to ...

Sitting too much during the day has been linked to a host of diseases, from obesity to heart problems and diabetes, as well as early death. It’s not hard to understand why: being inactive can ...

Even if you exercise regularly, too much sitting can still be bad for your heart, a leading cardiologists' group warns. The American Heart Association (AHA) also says that too many people are spending ...

Sitting time was responsible for 3.8% of all-cause mortality in 54 countries studied, and eliminating sitting time could increase life expectancy by 0.20 years in those nations. Reducing the amount of ...

A new study shows that working out may not be enough to stave off the negative effects of long hours on the couch or at the desk. In a recent study, older people who spent more time sitting showed ...

Sitting during leisure time (specifically in front of the TV) was linked to risks of heart conditions, whereas sitting for occupational reasons showed no significant connection. Analysis of data ...

Sitting down has become humanity’s unofficial default position. For most of us, work means sitting at a desk, travel means sitting behind the wheel of a car and unwinding at the end of a long day ...