Impact of Sedentary Behavior on Brain Health

Research shows that too much sitting could damage the brain, even among those who exercise regularly. Older adults who sat for more hours daily experienced faster brain shrinkage and mental decline. This effect was more pronounced in carriers of the APOE-ε4 gene variant, which increases Alzheimer's risk.

Impact of Sedentary Behavior on Mortality Risk

Sitting for long periods of time can increase the risk of premature death, even if one exercises regularly, according to a study from the University of California-San Diego. The study examined the relationship between sedentary behavior and mortality risk among older women.