Mar 26, 2025 · Sitting for long periods — such as in front of the TV or at a desk — seems to raise the risk of death from heart disease and cancer.

Jan 8, 2025 · Childhood obesity is a serious health condition that involves having excess body fat early in life. The extra weight often starts children on the path to other health conditions such as diabetes …

Exercise helps reduce pain in people with arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Apr 16, 2025 · Being sedentary Being pregnant Eating a high-fat diet Eating a high-cholesterol diet Eating a low-fiber diet Having a family history of gallstones Having diabetes Having certain blood …

Dec 14, 2024 · An inactive — also called sedentary — lifestyle is linked to many long-term health conditions, including high blood pressure. Set a reminder on your phone or computer to add some …

Apr 21, 2023 · Tailbone pain is pain in or around the bony structure at the bottom of the spine. This part of the spine is called the coccyx. Tailbone pain is sometimes called coccydynia or coccygodynia. …

Dec 23, 2025 · Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve travels from the buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica most often happens when a herniated disk or …

Mar 28, 2017 · Physically active individuals have more-frequent bowel movements and more-rapid colon transit than sedentary individuals. A randomized clinical trial showed a significant reduction in IBS …

Jul 18, 2025 · Being sedentary. Regular exercise can help prevent a herniated disk. Complications Just above your waist, your spinal cord ends. What continues through the spinal canal is a group of long …

Jun 4, 2021 · Overall, individuals with childhood-onset disabilities are at increased risk of earlier onset of age-related health changes. In children with neuromuscular conditions, for example, a sedentary …