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  1. Sitting risks: How harmful is too much sitting? - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 26, 2025 · Sitting for long periods — such as in front of the TV or at a desk — seems to raise the risk of death from heart disease and cancer.

  2. Osteoporosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 17, 2025 · Examples include: Sedentary lifestyle. People who spend a lot of time sitting have a higher risk of osteoporosis than do those who are more active. Weight-bearing exercise and …

  3. Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness - Mayo Clinic

    Exercise helps reduce pain in people with arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

  4. Exercise: A drug-free approach to lowering high blood pressure

    Dec 14, 2024 · An inactive — also called sedentary — lifestyle is linked to many long-term health conditions, including high blood pressure. Set a reminder on your phone or computer to add …

  5. Herniated disk - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 18, 2025 · Being sedentary. Regular exercise can help prevent a herniated disk. Complications Just above your waist, your spinal cord ends. What continues through the …

  6. Gallstones - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 16, 2025 · Being sedentary Being pregnant Eating a high-fat diet Eating a high-cholesterol diet Eating a low-fiber diet Having a family history of gallstones Having diabetes Having certain …

  7. High blood pressure in children - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 30, 2021 · High blood pressure usually doesn't cause symptoms. However, signs and symptoms that might indicate a high blood pressure emergency (hypertensive crisis) include: …

  8. Heart attack - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 9, 2023 · A heart attack occurs when an artery that sends blood and oxygen to the heart is blocked. Fatty, cholesterol-containing deposits build up over time, forming plaques in the …

  9. Muscle cramp - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 7, 2023 · Overview A muscle cramp is a sudden, unexpected tightening of one or more muscles. Sometimes called a charley horse, a muscle cramp can be very painful. Exercising or …

  10. Lubiprostone (oral route) - Side effects & dosage - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 1, 2025 · Description Lubiprostone is used to treat long-lasting constipation in adults. It is also used to treat constipation caused by opioids (narcotic pain medicines) in adults with long …