Travis Saunders has written a great article for Scientific American on this topic that everyone should read in its entirety. Below of some of the main points and a link to the article.
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Women Staying Happier as They Age: Walking with a TrekDesk Treadmill Desk
A study recently released by the National Institutes of Health, conducted by Queensland University of Technology has found a direct correlation between mental health and walking in older women.
Half of the U.S. Adults Obese by 2030?
Sound outrageous? We are buried with studies it seems but some that hit the mark just don’t seem to resonate in our society. Obesity is a great example. It is currently public enemy number one. Not terrorism, not drugs, not Congress; obesity.
The Ill Health Effects of Sitting Are Worse for Women
So much evidence is mounting that points to our body’s need for motion to stay healthy yet our schools and work environments are constricting movement more and more each year.
Channel Surfing Health Risks Comparable to Lighting Up According to New Study, TrekDesk Treadmill Desk Offers a Solution
Researchers from the University of Queensland (Brisbane, Australia) found that for every hour a person watches television life expectancy drops 22 minutes.
