Sedentary

It's no surprise that regular exercise can improve a variety of health metrics. But a new study shows that when you work out is as important as exercise itself, especially when it comes to controlling your blood sugar levels.

A study found that interrupting prolonged sitting with intermittent half-squats improved blood flow to the brain and, with it, cognitive functioning and concentration. This simple exercise could be done at work or home to provide a brain boost.

A new study has delved into the metabolic effects of getting up during a sedentary work day for a short spurt of exercise, and shown how it can improve sugar processing after a meal to help maintain muscle mass and quality.

​Research continues to show that sitting down all day is bad for our health, but a wide-ranging new study suggests that regularly splitting up these sedentary periods can make a difference, with those that do so experiencing a lower risk of death.​​