Most people don't put a lot of thought into the way they sit, they just sit. But new research suggests you should pay more attention to this simple act, because the way you sit can impact your health.

There's a simple way older women can protect their heart health, a new study argues. Just stand up. Women who started standing up from a seated position more often during their day experienced notable ...

As we get older, the act of standing up from a sitting or lying down position becomes more difficult. These strategies can help you stand, and some may help you do strengthening exercises better. For ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Standing has been offered as a way to boost heart ...