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sedentary

[sed-n-ter-ee] / ˈsɛd nˌtɛr i /


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What makes this study different is that it directly examined whether walking more could help counteract the negative effects of sedentary behavior, using objective data from wearable devices.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Worsening diets and sedentary lifestyles are also a culprit.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

"It's all about balance. We know that too much sedentary screen time can have a negative effect on children's development," speech and language therapist Janet Cooper previously told the BBC's Tiny Happy People website.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"Once a person starts earning money, he becomes more sedentary here," says bariatric surgeon Sanjay Borude.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

While I was not always successful with my children, I did manage to influence some of my more sedentary colleagues.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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