Prolonged Sitting May Raise Risk of Certain Cancers
A sedentary lifestyle can increase your cancer risk, according to a new study published in Cancer Prevention Research. Scientists found prolonged sitting may be responsible for over 173,000 cases of...
View ArticleInfographic: The Dangers of Sitting Too Much
Winston Churchill once said, “Never stand when you can sit.” But a new study conducted by research epidemiologist, Christine Friedenreich of Alberta Health Services-Cancer Care in Canada, would...
View ArticleAre You Sitting Yourself to Death?
We all know that exercise and an active lifestyle promote good health. In fact, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity paired with a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk for many life-threatening...
View Article5 Ergonomic Chairs That Make Long Hours Bearable
It’s a scenario that many of us have had the misfortune of experiencing: lower back pain, shoulder strain, a cramped neck and a general sense of malaise that stems from spending an average of 8.9 hours...
View ArticleSitting Increases Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease and Death
Many people think that if they exercise daily, they have met the activity requirements for good health. But could this common belief be an illusion? A new study finds that sitting for long periods may...
View ArticleWhy Sitting All Day Should Scare You
If you’ve been sitting at a desk all week and are eager to jump out of your office chair, you’ll be happy to know there’s scientific evidence suggesting you should do just that. It sounds...
View ArticleSitting For Long Hours May Increase Your Diabetes Risk
Many occupations involve sitting for hours at a time, a practice that is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and metabolic illnesses like diabetes. However, some of this risk can be lessened, as a...
View ArticleThe Easiest Way to Add Years to Your Life
If you follow us on Facebook then you know we were excited to read about this study. A study by the University of Sydney in Australia found that adults who sat for 11 or more hours a day were 40...
View ArticleStudy Finds Every Hour Spent Sitting Doubles Risk of Disability
If you were to walk into the Live in the Now / Stop Aging Now office, you might be surprised by what you’d see: product taste testing experiments; a loveable office pup (who is often begging for...
View ArticleHow This 5-Minute Trick Reverses the Damage Caused by Sitting for Too Long
Study after study has droned into us the deadly consequences of prolonged sitting. The good news is that a simple practice can reverse one of the most harmful effects of a sedentary lifestyle. With so...
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