(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Liverpool in the U.K. found that short periods of being sedentary can worsen cardiometabolic health. In a study published in the journal Diabetologia, the researchers revealed that reducing physical activity for at least two weeks can lead to a rise in blood sugar levels, disrupt cholesterol levels and impair cardiorespiratory fitness. Increased sedentary […]

(Natural News) The thought of daily grueling gym sessions may put people off of exercising regularly, but a recent review has revealed that even light exercise offers health benefits. Details of the study were published in the journal BMJ. The article bears good news, especially for people who spend hours at their desks at work and those who […]

(Natural News) Are you bound to your desk chair for many hours every day? You need to find some way to add physical exercise to your day, even if it’s just brisk walking. Cycling, jogging, walking – as long as a person finds a way to move, he may undo the harmful effects of sitting […]

(Natural News) Each year, more and more people become glued to their desks, their couches, and their beds due to technology. Various tools and devices have been developed that make many things accessible to people with just a tap of a finger. However, the sedentary lifestyle poses numerous health risks and can lead to obesity, Type 2 […]

(Natural News) Sitting down for hours has become the norm. It’s become far too common for a lot of us to spend seven to eight hours on our butts, working, and being glued to our desks. However, this is contributing to our increasingly sedentary lifestyle, which can take a toll on health. According to a […]

(Natural News) It’s never too late or early to start exercising. In fact, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland suggests that you should encourage your children to exercise to reduce their risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease later on. This is because the risk factors for these diseases start accumulating in childhood even […]

(Natural News) Bed rest is the perfect remedy for certain conditions, but too much of it can be risky for your health. Not only will it eventually give you back pain, but too much of it can also lead to serious health problems. If you are stressed or down with a condition that requires a […]

(Natural News) You watch what you eat and make sure you get a good night’s sleep. You regularly step outdoors to get your daily dose of natural vitamin D from the sun. But on weekdays, you work an eight-hour job that requires you to stay tied to your desk practically the whole time. According to […]

(Natural News) We live in a world dominated by screens and technological gadgets. If there’s one thing the modern parent of tweens and teens should worry about in this digital age, then it’s the amount of time their kids spend glued to a screen. Whether it’s the screen of their smartphone, tablet or gaming console, […]