Tag: Sedentary lifestyle

Diabetes Risk and A Sedentary Lifestyle

Diabetes Risk and A Sedentary Lifestyle

There have been many small studies in the past that have associated sitting, or being sedentary, with metabolic health outcomes. Recently, a large-scale study measured sedentary behavior among people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers used data from an extensive, population-based study, the Maastricht study, that 

Are Standing Desks a Healthier Option for Office Workers?

Are Standing Desks a Healthier Option for Office Workers?

Photo by Damian Zaleski on Unsplash According to a 2012 study from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, about 50-70% of the population spends six or more hours per day sitting. It may not seem like a big deal, but research shows that sitting