Those who sit for six or more hours a day are at a substantially increased risk for heart disease and early death.
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.
For older adults, some sedentariness may not be as bad for memory as believed, especially if physical activity benchmarks are being met.
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.
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.