"I've never sat by a Senator," says Jordan Ivy as he takes a seat next to Senator Sherrod Brown as part of the Children's Hospital Association's Family Advocacy Day. Jordan is joined by kids and their families from Ohio who depend on the network of children's hospitals across the state for specialized pediatric care.
Sitting for extended periods — such as in front of the TV or at a desk — appears to increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Sitting down for brief periods can help us recover from stress or recuperate from exercise. But nowadays, our lifestyles make us sit much more than we move around. Are our bodies built for such a sedentary existence? Murat Dalkilinç investigates the hidden risks of sitting down.
If you spend eight hours a day sitting at your desk, this advice is for you
For many people, being glued to a desk with a computer is a part of their daily routine. But sitting at the computer all day may not be good for your body or mind. It may cause backaches due to poor posture, discomfort from lack of...
I admit it. I'm a standing addict. I use a standing desk when I see patients; at conferences my spot is always in the back so I can roam the edges of the room; at restaurants I own the bar seat so I
Sitting for extended periods of time has been identified as an unhealthy behavior that could put you at risk for a number of chronic medical conditions. Learn how excessive sitting can have a negative impact on your health and ways to add more movement to your day.
Sitting down, which most of us do for at least eight hours each day, might be the worst thing we do for our health all day. We've been preaching the benefits of stand-up desks f...
We’ve all heard the bad news that sitting will kill you. That might be a slight exaggeration, and hey, we’re all going to die someday, after all. But our chair-loving lifestyle isn’t helping us live any longer, that’s for sure. It’s associated with everything from cardiovascular disease to type 2 diabetes and even cancer.
Whether you live in the ‘burbs, the city, or the middle of nowhere, the "wonder drug" of walking is just what the doctor ordered.
So you are sitting back, relaxing, because your rentals are all full of high quality tenants who pay their bills on time. Life is good, right? Not so fast. When you are fortunate enough to land top notch renters, you must be diligent in keeping them feeling safe and happy on your property. Landlords that...
Find out why you might be sitting in your office chair, instead of making your first attempt at the South Pole.
Sitting in a car for an extended period of time can take a toll on your back, but there are steps you can take to prevent stiff, sore muscles and joints. Sit in a neutral, ergonomic position, and try not to slouch. Tuck your bottom all the...
Sitting for long periods of time is linked with a variety of health problems, including obesity, diabetes and heart disease. [...]
It depend upon who you ask, but at least one study from the U.K. indicates there is no significant health risk for those who sit more than stand. Mark Parent...
Watching TV may be worse for your arteries than sitting at your desk, study finds.
We all know sitting is bad for our health. These 7 simply exercises can help undo that damage, and keep you healthy moving forward.
Sitting at a desk all day can put stress on your body. Learn how to create an ergonomic workstation setup to help prevent injury, with Travelers.