Background/objectives: Sedentary behavior (SB), defined as sitting (nonexercising),
reclining, and lying down (posture), or by low energy expenditure, is a public health risk …

Background Regular physical activity is the prime modality for the prevention of numerous
non-communicable diseases and has also been advocated for resilience against COVID-19 …

Sedentary behavior is a cluster of behaviors adopted in a sitting or lying posture where little
energy is being expended. Sedentary behavior is a risk factor for health independent to …

Background The prominence of sedentary behavior research in health science has grown
rapidly. With this growth there is increasing urgency for clear, common and accepted …

The associations between time spent in sleep, sedentary behaviors (SB) and physical
activity with health are usually studied without taking into account that time is finite during the …

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between movement behaviours
(sleep duration, sedentary time, physical activity) and health indicators in a representative …

Background Recent research shows that sedentary behaviour is associated with adverse
cardio-metabolic consequences even among those considered sufficiently physically active …

Objective The concept of “breaks” in sedentary behavior has emerged as a potential
modifier of detrimental effects on adiposity caused by sedentary behavior. The existing …

Aim To assess the relationship between time spent in light physical activity and
cardiometabolic health and mortality in adults. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis …

Utilization and Harmonization of Adult Accelerometry Data: Review and Expert Consensus -
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