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11/26/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

New study concludes that just 2 weeks of sedentary behavior can trigger diabetes symptoms

As if it has not been emphasized enough, a study confirms that a sedentary lifestyle is a significant risk factor in diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is one of the top causes of death in the world today. In the U.S. alone, about 30 million people have it. Another 84 million suffer from elevated blood sugar […]

08/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Another disease linked to inactivity: Study finds increased risk of lung, head and neck cancers among the sedentary

If you spend too much time sitting at your desk or on the couch, it’s time to spend more time exercising. According to recent studies, “a lack of exercise can cause a wide variety of diseases.” However, physical inactivity is not currently recognized as a risk factor for cancer. Dr. Kirsten Moysich, Distinguished Professor of […]

05/08/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Sitting down too much can make you stupid — new research says a sedentary lifestyle alters areas of the brain linked to memory

You watch what you eat and make sure you get a good night’s sleep. You regularly step outdoors to get your daily dose of natural vitamin D from the sun. But on weekdays, you work an eight-hour job that requires you to stay tied to your desk practically the whole time. According to a new […]

02/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Lose weight standing around: New study finds standing rather than sitting for six hours per day prevents weight gain, aids weight loss

An easy way to lose weight is to stand instead of sitting. A new study discovered that standing rather than sitting for six hours each day could prevent weight gain as well as help lose weight. The study was carried out by a team of researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, New York that […]

11/30/2017 / By Janine Acero

Snack food vs. fruit and veggies: Poor diet is one more reason to limit kids’ screen time

Children whose attention are always focused on television are more likely to avoid fruits and vegetables, according to scientists. Researchers from the Loughborough University surveyed 527 children between the ages of 11 and 12 and found that two-thirds of the young participants spent more than two hours viewing TV, which affected their eating habits. They were found […]

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