sedentary

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Three-hundred sedentary older people with the condition were divided into two groups, one that performed aerobic exercise several times a week and another that did balance and stretching exercises.

From Washington Post

That frequently results from poor control of risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity and sedentary lifestyle, he said.

From Seattle Times

And for those who do not want to stop being sedentary or talk to other people, they should never underestimate the power of a good story.

From Salon

"In this study, we found that movement patterns changed for the better when on holiday, with increased physical activity and decreased sedentary behaviour observed across the board."

From Salon

“Loneliness has adverse consequences for mental and physical health, quality of life, and mortality, equivalent to other well-known risk factors including cigarette smoking, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, and high blood pressure,” according to the journal study.

From Washington Post