BACKGROUND Excess sitting is emerging as a novel risk factor for cardiovascular disease,
diabetes, mental illness, and all-cause mortality. Physical activity, distinct from sitting, is …

Prolonged sitting behaviors are a distinct subset of sedentary behaviors. They include
television viewing, computer and video use, sitting in automobiles, and workplace sitting. I …

Sedentary behavior is highly prevalent despite growing evidence of adverse effects on the
cardiovascular and metabolic system that are independent of the level of recreational …

Even when adults meet physical activity guidelines, sitting for prolonged periods can
compromise metabolic health. Television (TV) time and objective measurement studies …

The majority of leisure time is spent in sedentary behaviors such as television viewing.
Studies have documented that prolonged leisure-time sitting is associated with higher risk of …

This study examined factors associated with higher sitting time in general, chronic disease,
and psychologically-distressed, adult populations (aged≥ 45 years). A series of logistic …

Importance Prolonged sitting, particularly watching television or videos, has been
associated with increased risk of multiple diseases and mortality. However, changes in …

Objectives Intensity and duration of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior are
individually associated with sleep, but their independent associations are poorly …

BACKGROUND: Prospective studies report associations between indicators of time spent
sitting and obesity risk. Most studies use a single indicator of sedentary behavior and are …

Prolonged sitting and sedentary behavior comprises a major part of the modern lifestyle: at
work, leisure (watching television, Internet) and commuting/traveling. Studies have shown …