Abstract:Modern lifestyle is marked with unhealthy habits, including a sedentary behavior characterized by several hours of low energy expenditure, such as prolonged uninterrupted sitting. 1 Sedentary lifestyle is a worldwide public health problem, 2 primarily due to its association with increased risk of chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD). [3][4][5] In addition, prolonged sitting decreases cerebral blood flow (CBF) and function, 6 and may also impair affect… Show more
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