When you think of a job that is difficult on your spine, do you envision a desk job? Probably not, but you should. Research has linked sedentary lifestyles with several health issues including obesity ...

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 ...

We all know that too much sitting is harmful to our health, but exercising in our spare time is thought to counter those ...

Stretches for people who sit all day from a physiotherapist. Discover the stretching routine that will ease discomfort from a ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from continual pain to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your body to ...

Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. Sitting at your desk all ...

A recent study published in the European Heart Journal found that we spend a whopping average of 10.4 hours a day sitting. Unsurprisingly, the researchers concluded that while moderate-to-vigorous ...

New research confirms it: Sitting for long periods of time is bad for your health. Following a November 2023 study which found that any activity is better for your cardiovascular health than sitting, ...

Just a decade ago, few people really knew how damaging a sedentary desk job could be for one’s health. From carpal tunnel to herniated discs to muscle aches everywhere, plus the need to mainline tea ...

Long sitting hours may raise blood sugar even in active people. Doctors explain the metabolic changes, risks, and habits that ...

Which standing desks are best? If you suffer from lower back pain after prolonged periods of sitting at work, a simple yet highly effective strategy is to try a standing desk. When used properly, a ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...