Researchers report that vigorous physical activity accounts for only 4% of adults waking time while sedentary behavior accounts for 60%. They say that even light physical activity can increase the ...

While online coaching improves asthma management short-term, it does not sustain physical activity changes, highlighting the ...

A randomized trial found an online behaviour change intervention did not increase physical activity in adults with asthma, ...

New study shows that just 30 minutes of less sitting each day can improve the body's ability to utilize fats and carbohydrates for energy production. Reducing sedentary behavior can be particularly ...

If you want to increase your odds of living a long and healthy life, watch less television and become more physically active, because even a small amount of physical activity can improve overall ...

More Medicaid beneficiaries are undergoing nursing home-to-community transfers, report finds New research reveals that excessive sedentary behavior significantly increases Alzheimer’s disease risk, ...

Sitting for long periods has never been hailed as healthy, yet many people have relied on their workouts to counter the negative effects of being on their tush all day. However, recent research ...

Stuck at your desk all day? Sitting too much can raise your risk for a variety of diseases and affect your mental health — but taking short, frequent breaks can help. The human body is built for ...