Combat The Dangers of Sitting: Walking Breaks Every 30 Minutes

2023-11-15 12:29:01 If your work or studies require you to spend many hours sitting, there is a way to reduce the harmful effects this has on your health: take a gentle walk (brief and leisurely) of five minutes every half hour. This is the main finding of a new study that my colleagues and I … Read more

Overcoming the sedentary lifestyle and its health risks

2023-11-05 12:00:19 The sedentary lifestyle has become a reality for many people around the world. With the advent of modern technology, daily tasks that once required physical activity are now automated and simplified. However, this inactivity has a considerable impact on our health. Here are the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle and the importance of … Read more

Link Between Sedentary Behavior and Dementia Risk: Study Findings and Recommendations

2023-09-15 15:11:00 Sedentary behavior is associated with heart disease and mortality, but its link to dementia is unclear. A study shows that being sedentary all day is associated with an increased risk of dementia in people over 60 years old. This will also interest you [EN VIDÉO] A revolutionary implant to prevent Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s … Read more

What is “sitting time”, and why does it already affect as much as tobacco consumption?

2023-06-21 16:46:03 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 60% of the world’s population does not perform enough physical activity, producing what is called a sedentary lifestyle. And in Argentina, according to the fourth national survey of Risk Factors of the Ministry of Health, published in 2019, a sedentary lifestyle affects six out of … Read more