[HTML][HTML] Lack of exercise is a major cause of chronic diseases
FW Booth, CK Roberts, MJ Laye - Comprehensive physiology, 2012 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Chronic diseases are major killers in the modern era. Physical inactivity is a primary cause
of most chronic diseases. The initial third of the article considers: activity and prevention …
of most chronic diseases. The initial third of the article considers: activity and prevention …
[HTML][HTML] Best practices for using physical activity monitors in population-based research
CE Matthews, M Hagströmer, DM Pober… - Medicine and science …, 2012 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The use of physical activity monitors in population-based research has increased
dramatically in the past decade. In this report we review the major purpose for using physical …
dramatically in the past decade. In this report we review the major purpose for using physical …
Breaking up prolonged sitting reduces postprandial glucose and insulin responses
OBJECTIVE Observational studies show breaking up prolonged sitting has beneficial
associations with cardiometabolic risk markers, but intervention studies are required to …
associations with cardiometabolic risk markers, but intervention studies are required to …
[HTML][HTML] Amount of time spent in sedentary behaviors and cause-specific mortality in US adults
CE Matthews, SM George, SC Moore… - The American journal of …, 2012 - Elsevier
Background: Sedentary behaviors predominate modern life, yet we do not fully understand
the adverse effects of these behaviors on mortality after considering the benefits of moderate …
the adverse effects of these behaviors on mortality after considering the benefits of moderate …
[HTML][HTML] Association of sedentary behaviour with metabolic syndrome: a meta-analysis
Background In recent years there has been a growing interest in the relationship between
sedentary behaviour (sitting) and health outcomes. Only recently have there been studies …
sedentary behaviour (sitting) and health outcomes. Only recently have there been studies …
Methods of measurement in epidemiology: sedentary behaviour
Background Research examining sedentary behaviour as a potentially independent risk
factor for chronic disease morbidity and mortality has expanded rapidly in recent years …
factor for chronic disease morbidity and mortality has expanded rapidly in recent years …
Sedentary behaviour and cardiovascular disease: a review of prospective studies
ES Ford, CJ Caspersen - International journal of epidemiology, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Background Current estimates from objective accelerometer data suggest that American
adults are sedentary for∼ 7.7 h/day. Historically, sedentary behaviour was conceptualized …
adults are sedentary for∼ 7.7 h/day. Historically, sedentary behaviour was conceptualized …
Too much sitting–a health hazard
In contemporary society, prolonged sitting has been engineered into our lives across many
settings, including transportation, the workplace, and the home. There is new evidence that …
settings, including transportation, the workplace, and the home. There is new evidence that …
Adult sedentary behavior: a systematic review
RE Rhodes, RS Mark, CP Temmel - American journal of preventive …, 2012 - Elsevier
CONTEXT: While the health benefits of meeting moderate/vigorous-intensity physical activity
(MVPA) guidelines have been well established, the health risks of sedentary behavior …
(MVPA) guidelines have been well established, the health risks of sedentary behavior …
[HTML][HTML] Levels of physical activity and sedentary time among 10-to 12-year-old boys and girls across 5 European countries using accelerometers: an observational …
M Verloigne, W Van Lippevelde, L Maes… - International journal of …, 2012 - Springer
Background The study aim was to objectively assess levels of sedentary time, light,
moderate and vigorous physical activity (PA) among 10-12 year olds across five European …
moderate and vigorous physical activity (PA) among 10-12 year olds across five European …