It’s not a marathon runner’s workout time, but doctors are advising heart patients to move around every twenty minutes in an effort to prolong life. Previous research has shown that being sedentary for long periods may shorten life, and that heart patients spend most of their time sitting, lying down or watching TV. But, that… Continue reading A Short Way to Prolong Life
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On The Job, Standing Beats Sitting
Sit-stand workstations that allow employees to stand, as well as sit, while working on a computer reduce daily sitting time and appear to have a positive impact on job performance and psychological health. The results of research, published by the BMJ, show that employees who used the workstations for 12 months, on average, reduced their… Continue reading On The Job, Standing Beats Sitting
Globally, 1.4 Billion Adults Not Active Enough, Upping Their Risk of Disease
More than 25 percent (1.4 billion) of the world’s adult population were insufficiently active in 2016, putting them at greater risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, dementia, and some cancers, according to researchers from the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, the first to estimate global physical activities trends over time, was published in… Continue reading Globally, 1.4 Billion Adults Not Active Enough, Upping Their Risk of Disease
How to Conquer Knee Pain
Standing up slowly, maybe with a little sigh or grunt? No one wants to admit to such a thing. Joints do wear out as we age, but there are things you can do to keep your knees healthy longer. Joint pain stems from osteoarthritis (OA), a condition marked by the breakdown of cartilage – the… Continue reading How to Conquer Knee Pain
Automobiles Are Making Cities Unhealthy Places to Live
Automobiles — and the planning and infrastructure to support them — are making our cities sick, according to an international group of researchers. The team is publishing a three-part series in the British medical journal The Lancet. The first article appeared on September 23rd 2016 when the authors launched the series during an event at… Continue reading Automobiles Are Making Cities Unhealthy Places to Live
Short Bursts of Exercise Can Offset Dangers of Sitting
It’s well known that extended periods of sitting carry serious health risks, but a new study indicates that short bursts of walking may be enough to offset those problems. Researchers from the University of Utah School of Medicine published their findings in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). Sitting for extended… Continue reading Short Bursts of Exercise Can Offset Dangers of Sitting