Sitting down all day with no physical activity can increase a person’s risk of developing health conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. Staying physically active ...

WASHINGTON — A portion of Interstate 270 was closed Thursday morning when police found a missing person sitting on a center median. The Montgomery County Department of Police worked with Maryland ...

A new study reveals that prolonged sitting significantly harms even young, active adults, increasing the risk of heart disease and obesity. Researchers also found that current federal exercise ...

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For the millions of Americans working desk jobs, the pervasive habit of sitting for long periods is a known health risk. Sedentary behavior is strongly linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular ...

Six of multiple possible assistance scenarios with a prototype of a new robot being developed at MIT. Top row: getting into/out of a bathtub, bending down to reach objects, and catching a fall. Bottom ...