Why Physical Activity Matters More Than You Might Think Physical inactivity has long been known to raise the risk of early death and several chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart problems ...

A recently published study shows for the first time that even short periods of severe inactivity allow the buildup of proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease. University of ...

University of Missouri scientists have found that just 10 days of physical inactivity can have negative effects on memory and learning. A recently-published study conducted on female rats shows for ...

Physical inactivity increases the risk for diabetes, other chronic diseases, and premature death and should be screened for and managed, new research suggested. “There is nearly irrefutable ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 2 (UPI) --Encouraging primary care physicians to screen patients for physical inactivity with a simple questionnaire can help identify people at risk for many chronic diseases ...

Given the size of the costs on the medical system, it is an understatement to call physical inactivity and sedentary behavior a global crisis. There have been many efforts from the U.S. government ...

According to recently released data from the World Health Organization (WHO), close to one-third of adults across the world are not physically active enough, putting them at higher risk for ...

Shockingly, the global estimate of the cost of physical inactivity to public health care systems between 2020 and 2030 is about US$ 300 billion (approximately US$ 27 billion per year) if levels of ...

Expert insight underscores exercise benefits, cancer prevention, and community health promotion through physical activity for enhanced well-being and vitality. Physical inactivity is defined as a ...

Physical inactivity puts adults at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes, type 2 diabetes, dementia and cancers such as breast and colon. The study was ...