Mar 26, 2025 · Sitting for long periods — such as in front of the TV or at a desk — seems to raise the risk of death from heart disease and cancer.

May 25, 2023 · Use this visual ergonomics guide to make your sitting work space more comfortable.

May 26, 2022 · This involves measuring blood pressure while sitting and standing. A drop of 20 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) in the top number (systolic blood pressure) within 2 to 5 …

Leg pain can have many causes, but your description of aching after prolonged standing or sitting suggests a possible buildup of fluid in the leg veins (chronic venous disease, venous …

May 26, 2022 · Orthostatic hypotension — also called postural hypotension — is a form of low blood pressure that happens when standing after sitting or lying down. Orthostatic hypotension …

Apr 21, 2023 · Tailbone pain usually goes away on its own within a few weeks or months. To lessen tailbone pain in the meantime, it might help to: Lean forward while sitting down. Sit on a …

Dec 17, 2024 · The problem: Too much sitting If you sit at a desk for a long time, you might place a lot of stress on certain muscles, especially in your neck, shoulders and upper back. That …

Sep 10, 2005 · Leg swelling is often caused by common things that are easy to identify and are not serious. Injury and standing or sitting for a long time. Sometimes leg swelling indicates a …

Oct 8, 2022 · A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. A heart rate above or below that may signal a problem.

Feb 22, 2024 · Sacroiliitis (say-kroe-il-e-I-tis) is a painful condition that affects one or both sacroiliac joints. These joints sit where the lower spine and pelvis meet. Sacroiliitis can cause …