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The recent survey confirmed what many people think – men prefer to stand when peeing. But is that the best way?
The science behind why crossing your legs while sitting could be detrimental to your health.
Just over 10% of the world’s adults now live with diabetes and the COVID pandemic saw many people sitting down for longer periods – but small daily changes can improve health.
Sitting on the floor is still common in many cultures – but is it better for your health?
Movement is crucial even when you are sitting down.
Recent findings say that sitting around is a ‘first world’ problem. In reality, it’s a bit more complicated than that.
Standing in meetings offers the opportunity to sit less and move more.
The Daily Mile started in a primary school in central Scotland six years ago. Now it has spread to 3,600 schools in 35 countries.
The days when health messages focus only on exercise that gets us out of breath could be coming to an end.
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Professor Health Behaviour Dynamics, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Professor of Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Population Health, University of Sydney
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Senior Research Fellow, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Doctoral Researcher, University of Stirling
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Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Exercise and Nutrition, University of Stirling
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Doctoral Researcher, Public Health, Ghent University
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Professor of Sport, Health and Social Sciences, Brunel University London
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Economist, Ghent University
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Associate Professor in Physiology, Exercise and Nutrition, University of Stirling
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Reader in Physical Activity and Public Health, Anglia Ruskin University
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Professor Sport & Exercise Medicine, UCL
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Professor of Clinical Biomechanics, University of Staffordshire
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Professor of Professional Practice, School of Health, Sport and Professional Practice, Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales
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Associate Professor of Science & Medicine, Bond University
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Professor and Laboratory Head of Physical Activity, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
