sedentary

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Urban lifestyles, carbohydrate-heavy diets and sedentary habits have helped drive both conditions.

From BBC

"A terrible kind of sedentary childhood I had, when I think about it," he said.

From BBC

"One lady lost over five stone to be able to have a knee replacement operation. People who were sedentary can now do exercise," she said.

From BBC

Longer lifespans, more sedentary habits, and rising rates of overweight and obesity are fueling this increase.

From Science Daily

Previous research has largely examined links between sedentary lifestyles and depression, rather than analyzing how switching to specific alternative activities might influence the risk of developing the condition.

From Science Daily