One simple fitness test may be able to predict how long you live, and it doesn’t require setting foot in a gym or lifting heavy weights. In fact, it takes about 30 seconds and requires only your body ...

Points are deducted for each time the person uses a hand, forearm, knee, or the side of the leg for support. An additional half-point is deducted if a person loses balance in the process. The goal is ...

Impaired vascular function leads to cardiovascular disease. Researchers have found that prolonged sitting impairs forearm cutaneous vasodilation function. They also showed that alternating local skin ...

Tsukuba, Japan—In Japan, people spend approximately 7 h sitting per day, which is the longest sitting time in the world. This sedentary behavior (i.e., repeated bouts of prolonged sitting) increases ...