June 5, 2015
A recent article by the Washington Post reports the number of hours that health experts recommend standing each day. We’ve been inundated with new claims and research that sitting is bad for you and can increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer and premature death. But there has been a notable shortage of research specifying any particular amount of time that we should stand to combat this. Until now. …Read More
May 29, 2015
The purchase of a standing desk is one of the first steps on a path toward a more productive and healthy working environment. With the rise in popularity of standing desks, especially adjustable-height models, it is no surprise that companies are seeking to offer supplementary solutions to help workers and businesses get the most out of their new investments. …Read More
May 22, 2015
Nike’s newest campaign for women highlights the internal thought process some women go through at the gym. The campaign, called Better For It, is Nike’s largest initiative targeting women. …Read More
May 15, 2015
Humans have been incentivized to move more with the multitude of connected wearables that track and monitor our every move—some even go so far as to offer words of encouragement. It may seem like overkill, but never before have we been more sedentary. …Read More
May 8, 2015
What Is the Ideal Amount of Exercise?
The above question is one that has been debated for some time, with new magic numbers coming to the fore every few years. While it is virtually universally agreed that an entirely sedentary lifestyle is unhealthy, can it also be unhealthy to exercise too much? …Read More