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.
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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.
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.
Is Television A Risk to Your Health?
An interesting study out of the University of Queensland has determined that for every hour spent watching television lifespan is decreased by 22 minutes and goes on to compare the dangers to that of smoking two cigarettes in an hour (relating to heart disease and stroke). The total impact of either activity could lower an average life expectancy by five years according to the researchers.
