Many Americans sit for eight to 10 hours a day, raising their risk for heart attack and stroke. One study found that a longer time sitting led to a 57% higher risk of premature death.

Good Sitting vs. Bad Sitting. Activities like reading, listening to music, crafting, praying, or chatting with friends were found to boost memory and cognitive function.

Sitting too much is bad for your health, but offsetting the impact is easy, study shows By Madeline Holcombe, CNN 5 minute read ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Health experts have taken to calling sitting "the new smoking," at least when it comes to your heart health. CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez reports that sitting can be just as bad ...

Here's the best way to sit. So many of us do it but that doesn't mean we should. Here's the best way to sit. ... Smarter: Is It Bad to Sit With Your Legs Crossed? By Pang-Chieh Ho. April 26, 2023 ...

Even if you exercise regularly, too much sitting can still be bad for your heart, a leading cardiologists' group warns.. The American Heart Association (AHA) also says that too many people are ...

The good news: A new study has found sitting isn’t entirely bad for your health, as previously thought. The bad news: You’re still going to have to exercise at least the minimum recommended ...

How Bad Is Sitting All Day at Work, Really? Interview by Cindy Kuzma. January 14, 2019, 7:57 am . Illustration: John Kenzie. Related Content. Top Doctors 2019 ...

Standing All Day Is Twice as Bad as Sitting for Your Heart. The evils of sitting get all the headlines, but being constantly on your feet is no picnic either.