In the first of its kind to investigate the effects of SPU exercises on patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), authors of a new study published in 2025 in Medicine indicate that SPUs may have ...

Spending too long sitting raises the risk of heart disease and diabetes in people over 60, warns a major global review.

Those who walked for longer periods also had a lower risk of heart disease, with this risk increasing as the duration of walking decreased. In short, for people who are not very active (sub-optimal ...

Loss of muscle mass, also called muscle wasting or atrophy, can happen gradually as part of getting older or more suddenly ...

Exercise is the single most important thing we can do for our physical and mental health, says Dr. Jessie Fudge, a sports ...

Experts agree that the most important measure to counteract sedentary behavior is introducing movement throughout the day. Desbrosses recommends changing posture every 30 minutes, for example by using ...

Having the highest levels of physical activity in midlife and late life was associated with a 41% and 45% lower risk of ...

A new study led by Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Kwadwo Appiah-Kubi shows that too much sitting and too little physical activity can weaken balance and walking ability, ...

Wearing multiple layers, staying hydrated, and warming up before exercising can help you stay safe and enjoy the cold weather. There may be some risks for people with certain conditions. Staying ...

Strong bones need more than workouts; they need less sitting. A sweeping review shows that across all ages, even light daily activity protects bone health, while too much sedentary time quietly raises ...