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·May 18, 2025·4 min read

Sitting for Hours May Shrink the Brain

Prolonged sedentary behavior in adults over 50 is linked to cognitive decline and brain shrinkage in regions vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease. Even among those who exercise regularly, spending more time sitting was associated with worse cognitive outcomes.

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·June 15, 2022·4 min read

Trade the Chair for Fresh Air: Study Explores Link Between Sitting Time and Cardio Health

Those who sit for six or more hours a day are at a substantially increased risk for heart disease and early death.

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·November 8, 2021·5 min read

Sitting More Is Linked to Increased Feelings of Depression and Anxiety

People who reported more sedentary behavior as a result of the COVID lockdowns were more likely to develop symptoms of depression and anxiety than those who maintained a more active lifestyle.

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·October 16, 2020·6 min read

Is Sitting Always Bad for Your Mind? Maybe Not

For older adults, some sedentariness may not be as bad for memory as believed, especially if physical activity benchmarks are being met.

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·January 14, 2019·4 min read

Physical Activity of Any Type or Amount Cuts Health Risk From Sitting

A new study reports replacing 30 minutes of sitting down with physical activity, of any intensity or amount, can significantly reduce health risks and improve mortality.

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·April 12, 2018·4 min read

Sitting is Bad for Your Brain, Not Just Your Heart or Metabolism

A new study reports people who sit down too much during middle to older age show signs of thinning in the medial temporal cortex, an area of the brain associated with the formation of new memories.