Sedentary behaviors (SB) are characterized by low energy expenditure while in a sitting or
reclining posture. Evidence relevant to understanding the physiology of SB can be derived …

Based on the increasing evidence linking excessive sedentary behaviors and adverse
health outcomes, public health strategies have been developed and constantly improved to …

People with severe mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depressive
disorder) die up to 15 years prematurely due to chronic somatic comorbidities. Sedentary …

Background Healthy lifestyles play an important role in the prevention of premature death,
chronic diseases, productivity loss and other social and economic concerns. However …

The physiologic mechanisms by which the four activities of sleep, sedentary behavior, light-
intensity physical activity (LIPA), and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) affect …

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 A large number of people are employed in sedentary occupations. Physical
inactivity and excessive sitting at workplaces have been linked to increased risk of …

Sedentary behaviour–ie, low energy-expending waking behaviour while seated or lying
down–is a health risk factor, even when controlling for physical activity. This review sought to …

Objectives To evaluate the impact of a multicomponent intervention (Stand More AT (SMArT)
Work) designed to reduce sitting time on short (three months), medium (six months), and …

Sedentary behavior has a strong association with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, which
may be independent of physical activity. To date, the mechanism (s) that mediate this …