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A sedentary lifestyle is almost as harmful as the lack of moderate physical activity. After 60 years and older, every additional hour spent sitting doubles risk of disability, regardless of whether a person has moderate physical activity, said researchers. The study is the first of its kind, which tells about …

Insufficient level of physical activity is the greatest risk factor for heart disease in women aged 30 years and older. Experts tracked the health of more than 30 thousand women born in the 1920s, 1940s and 1970s. Data analysis showed that if all women starting from 30 years, will begin …

We show you how to eat to lose weight in the office. If you work 8 hours a day with one lunch break, during which usually have lunch at your Desk, surely you eat biscuits, sweets or cakes. These products saturate, but lead to excess weight. Try to replace harmful …

Without exercises tone the cardiovascular system is reduced, especially the heart and lungs. According to research from Duke University Medical Center, a sedentary lifestyle leads to an increase in visceral fat that accumulates around internal organs, mostly stomach. The study showed a 8.6% increase in visceral fat in only six …

Alas, in our country the wage level is much lower. Some people can not tolerate sedentary work. To sit all day in an office behind a computer screen do not to everyone’s liking. But many, such work is quite satisfied. Especially if it pays well. From sedentary occupations the weight …

Scientists from two major U.S. institutes of Texas and Minnesota calculated how much per day can be performed in a sitting position. So on average, without harm to the cardiovascular system, an individual could spend 10 hours in any static position. “Sedentary” work or office work has repeatedly attracted the …

Paleontologists cause of extinction of ancient bears. Paleontologists from the Potsdam University examined the DNA of cave and brown bears that lived on the territory of modern Spain, and came to the conclusion that the ancient bears was created analogues of the families and led a more sedentary life than …

People who lead a sedentary lifestyle, researchers recommend not to neglect a good glass of red wine. A group of scientists from renowned scientific institutions conducted a number of important studies, during which they had clearly established that almost any red wine (not fortified) benefits people who are prone to …