Desk-based workers would like to spend less time sitting down and more time walking or doing physical activity as part of their working day, research suggests.

Memorial Tournament fans discuss their strategies for whether to sit in one spot or walk along the course at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin.

A brisk walk instead of sitting down: Just ten minutes a day makes a difference Date: May 3, 2017 Source: Örebro Universitet Summary: It is not the amount of time spent sitting still that matters ...

One of your favorite activities may actually be killing you. A new study found that sedentary behavior increases your chance of death, even if you exercise.

Many workplaces have adopted sit-stand desks, which allow you to sit down or stand up with the push of a button, to reduce the risks of prolonged sitting. But is standing better for your health?

Turn your time outside into a meditation with yoga instructor Stephanie Mansour’s walking meditation. She shares expert mindfulness moves that engage your breath and five senses.

The researchers discovered that while most exercise "snacks" helped with blood sugar, walking for five minutes for every 30 minutes of sitting was the best at lowering blood sugar.

Note, sitting and holding a crying baby never calmed them down and heart rates rose. Putting babies to sleep immediately after walking often led to higher heart rates and woke babies up. view more ...

Two new studies came to the same conclusion: Women need to get off the couch and take a walk if they want better heart health.

Sitting for hours at a stretch slows down circulation and reduces the amount of oxygen-rich blood that reaches the brain. Over time, this affects memory, focus, and overall brain performance.