Mar 26, 2025 · Sitting for long periods — such as in front of the TV or at a desk — seems to raise the risk of death from heart disease and cancer.

Jan 8, 2025 · Childhood obesity is a serious health condition that involves having excess body fat early in life. The extra weight often starts children on the path to other health conditions such as diabetes …

Exercise helps reduce pain in people with arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Dec 17, 2025 · Examples include: Sedentary lifestyle. People who spend a lot of time sitting have a higher risk of osteoporosis than do those who are more active. Weight-bearing exercise and activities …

Dec 14, 2024 · An inactive — also called sedentary — lifestyle is linked to many long-term health conditions, including high blood pressure. Set a reminder on your phone or computer to add some …

Dec 2, 2025 · Overview Obesity is a complex disease involving having too much body fat. You might think of obesity as a cosmetic concern. But it's a medical condition that increases the risk of many …

Nov 21, 2023 · Cellulite is a very common, harmless skin condition that causes lumpy, dimpled flesh on the thighs, hips, buttocks and abdomen. The condition is most prevalent in women. Many people try, …

Mar 28, 2017 · Physically active individuals have more-frequent bowel movements and more-rapid colon transit than sedentary individuals. A randomized clinical trial showed a significant reduction in IBS …

Jun 4, 2021 · Overall, individuals with childhood-onset disabilities are at increased risk of earlier onset of age-related health changes. In children with neuromuscular conditions, for example, a sedentary …

Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis are sometimes used to mean the same thing. But there's a difference between the two terms. Arteriosclerosis happens when the blood vessels that carry …