You might think that sitting too much only affects your weight, but it's actually linked to bigger health issues like high blood pressure and diabetes. A recent study looked into this, focusing on the time we spend sitting when we're not at work. Why is this important? Because these are the hours we can control and change. The study, called CARDIA, found that how an...

Have you ever wondered how much kids move around as they grow older? A recent project, called TUBON, decided to find out. They looked at how much time kids spend sitting around, doing light activities, and running or playing hard. They also checked if being active or not makes a difference in kids' weight. Kids tend to slow down as they get older. While little kids ...

Have you ever wondered why sitting for long periods might be bad for your heart? Accelerometers, small devices that track movement, are shedding new light on this question. These gadgets reveal that sedentary behavior—spending too much time sitting—could directly increase the risk of future cardiovascular disease. Imagine sedentary behavior not just as a sign of not...