FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 15, 2022·4 min readTrade the Chair for Fresh Air: Study Explores Link Between Sitting Time and Cardio HealthThose who sit for six or more hours a day are at a substantially increased risk for heart disease and early death.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 8, 2021·5 min readSitting More Is Linked to Increased Feelings of Depression and AnxietyPeople 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 16, 2020·6 min readIs Sitting Always Bad for Your Mind? Maybe NotFor older adults, some sedentariness may not be as bad for memory as believed, especially if physical activity benchmarks are being met.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 14, 2019·4 min readPhysical Activity of Any Type or Amount Cuts Health Risk From SittingA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 12, 2018·4 min readSitting is Bad for Your Brain, Not Just Your Heart or MetabolismA 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.Read More
