GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you spend hours sitting at your desk each day, you’re not alone. Health experts say all that sitting could be hurting your heart and even shortening your lifespan. Research shows ...

This story is part of Fit and Fun at Any Age—a seven part guide to live a longer and better life. FOR CHARLES STOCKING, long hours at the desk are part of the job. As a scholar of ancient Greek and a ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Shutterstock images If you spend your days tied to a chair and computer, chances are your ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you have a desk job, you know it’s all too easy to get stuck in your seat for hours. Before you know it, it’s five p.m., and you’ve ...

A sedentary job may be a blessing if you can work from home, but it can also be a curse as sitting down for long periods of time has many disadvantages. James de Lacey, a strength and conditioning ...

It’s Monday morning, the start of your workweek. You’ve put the finishing touches on that big report, prepared for that imminent presentation. But it’s likely that there’s one aspect of the job you’re ...

It’s Monday morning, the start of your work week. You've put the finishing touches on that big report, prepared for that imminent presentation. But it's likely that there's one aspect of the job ...

The average office worker spends approximately 1,700 hours per year sitting at their desk, creating the perfect storm for developing back pain. Extended periods of sitting place excessive pressure on ...

It's tricky to maintain good posture while sitting at a desk for hours, but making a few simple changes to your work setup can make a big difference.

Long hours of sitting with a sedentary lifestyle can do more harm than just back pain. A study-review by NIH emphasizes long sitting hours are a risk factor for cardio‐metabolic disease, type-2 ...

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