New research into physical activity suggests that it is no longer sufficient just to meet
minimum levels recommended by health guidelines in order to reduce cardiovascular risk …

Research indicates that high levels of sedentary behavior (sitting or lying with low energy
expenditure) are adversely associated with health. A key factor in improving our …

Background The prominence of sedentary behavior research in health science has grown
rapidly. With this growth there is increasing urgency for clear, common and accepted …

Background: Excessive sedentary time is ubiquitous in Western societies. Previous studies
have relied on self-reporting to evaluate the total volume of sedentary time as a prognostic …

Aim The increasing rate of all-cause dementia worldwide and the lack of effective
pharmaceutical treatments emphasise the value of lifestyle approaches as prevention …

Modern urban life style is associated with chronic stress, insufficient physical activity and
exposure to anthropogenic environmental hazards. Urban green space, such as parks …

Background Sedentary behaviour (sitting time) has becoming a very popular topic for
research and translation since early studies on TV viewing in children in the 1980s. The …

Sedentary time (ST) is an important risk factor for a variety of health outcomes in older
adults. Consensus is needed on future research directions so that collaborative and timely …

Abstract Purpose of Review The aim of this paper is to assess the association between
sedentary behaviours, including screen time, and risk of obesity in adults. A review of 10 …

Regular physical activity and exercise are important for healthy aging and are beneficial for
chronic disease management. Exercise prescriptions for older adults should account for the …