http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/sedentary-behavior Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:49:01 -0400 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:49:01 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1299/the-danger-of-sitting-down-a-summary-of-the-health-risks-of-excessive-sedentary-behavior By Ronan C. Talty - Excessive sedentary behavior (defined as waking time spent sitting, reclining, or lying down) represents an increasingly noteworthy global health risk, particularly for individuals whose professions require long hours spent sitting at a desk. Despite the undeniable associations between sedentary time and several diseases, few existing health initiatives – from the company to governmental level – address this issue with any substance. This paper resolves present literature regarding the health detriments linked to exorbitant sedentary behavior. It then explores potential alterations... Sun, 08 Nov 2015 05:33 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1299/the-danger-of-sitting-down-a-summary-of-the-health-risks-of-excessive-sedentary-behavior