sedentary

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"Once a person starts earning money, he becomes more sedentary here," says bariatric surgeon Sanjay Borude.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Urban lifestyles, carbohydrate-heavy diets and sedentary habits have helped drive both conditions.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Longer lifespans, more sedentary habits, and rising rates of overweight and obesity are fueling this increase.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

While an EV is environmentally friendly, she argues it’s sedentary.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Although sedentary in adult life, they discharge their spawn into the sea, where the young are free-living for a period of several weeks.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson