Global Recommendations for Preventing Risks of Sedentary Lifestyle

Razi Berry New additional research shows that increasing physical activity can counter early death risk linked to long periods of sedentary time The health harms associated with prolonged sitting can be offset by exceeding weekly recommended physical activity levels, says the World Health Organization (WHO) in new global guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behavior, […]

Inactive Lifestyle Associated with Double the Risk of Premature Death

Razi Berry Two decades of a sedentary lifestyle is associated with double the risk of premature death compared to being physically active, according to results from the HUNT study presented today at ESC Congress 2019 together with the World Congress of Cardiology. Protection against premature all-cause and cardiovascular death may be maximized with physical activity […]