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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 3, 2025

4 min

What are the long term effects of living a sedentary lifestyle?

According to the World Health Organization, physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. The long term effects of living a sedentary lifestyle include a heightened risk for chronic diseases, a slower metabolism, and weakened muscles and bones.

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Oct 2, 2025

4 min

Why Do Old People Get Stiff After Sitting? A Guide to Causes and Prevention

According to the CDC, older adults are among the least physically active demographic, and this sedentary lifestyle is a primary reason **why old people get stiff after sitting**. A combination of age-related physical changes and long periods of inactivity impacts joint lubrication, muscle elasticity, and connective tissue, leading to that all-too-familiar creakiness.

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