sitting
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Why Sitting Is Not The ‘New Smoking’
Sitting has been branded the “new smoking” for its supposed public health risks, especially for people with sit-down office jobs. Over the past 15 years or so sitting has been linked with cancer, heart disease and diabetes and even depression. This has led to a surge in media stories on the risks of sitting, even…
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Stand For Mac Reminds You To Get Out Of Your Chair
Mac: Sitting all day is incredibly bad for you, but just knowing that little fact doesn’t mean we all remember to stand up and move around enough. Stand is a simple app that will remind you to get up out of you chair.
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This Graphic Explains All The Health Hazards Of Sitting For Too Long
By now, you already know that prolonged sitting is bad for your body. But what exactly goes on when you sit for hours every day? This graphic from the Washington Post explains.