We have written about the negative impact on health caused by inactivity and its corresponding link with obesity since launching the TrekDesk Treadmill Desk in 2008. In that time we have leaned that sedentary lifestyles harm every facet of …
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Moderation: The Key to A Long Healthy Life
Ever feel envious of marathon, triathlete and ultra runners? Not so fast says recent research: It turns out that moderation is the key to a long life. While it is now known that continous moderate activity through out …
58.8% of Arizona Adults Obese by 2030?
According to a new report from the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 50% of American adults will be obese by the year 2030. The predictions for Arizona however are even more dire. At its current …
America’s Obesity Epidemic Costs Double Previous Estimates
Summary: In a startlingly new study released recently from Cornell University it was learned that obesity accounts for twice as much U.S. health care spending than previously believed. TrekDesk Treadmill Desks offer a unique solution to combat the link between sedentary lifestyles and obesity and believes movement can impact out of control health care costs.
The Slippery Slope of Penalizing Obesity
40% of large to midsize corporations are planning to charge employees more for health care if they have certain habits or conditions, including obesity. New research shows why this may not be the best move.
