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sedentary

[sed-n-ter-ee] / ˈsɛd nˌtɛr i /


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By mining their trove of human DNA, Regeneron scientists discovered what he calls the “laziness gene,” which dictates whether a person is inherently sedentary.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

When he gets sedentary patients, Alter prescribes exercise like a drug.

From Barron's Jun. 27, 2026

Lead researcher Keith Diaz told BBC News that most adults now spend three-quarters of their waking day sedentary.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

Here are five takeaways from a gubernatorial contest that was sedentary and sleepy until, suddenly, it wasn’t.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2026

Heavy television watching creates a sedentary lifestyle, less activity, more weight gain, even obesity.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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