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.

May 25, 2023 · If your work involves sitting at a desk, discomfort doesn't have to be part of the job. You may be able to avoid some of the health problems associated with seated work, such …

Mar 22, 2025 · This condition affects the tendon that connects the hamstring muscles to the "sit-bone" in the hip. It often causes pain with sitting and climbing stairs and is commonly seen in …

May 26, 2022 · This involves measuring blood pressure while sitting and standing. A drop of 20 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) in the top number (systolic blood pressure) within 2 to 5 …

May 26, 2022 · Orthostatic hypotension — also called postural hypotension — is a form of low blood pressure that happens when standing after sitting or lying down. Orthostatic hypotension …

Apr 21, 2023 · Tailbone pain is pain in or around the bony structure at the bottom of the spine. This part of the spine is called the coccyx. Tailbone pain is sometimes called coccydynia or …

Mar 4, 2023 · The knee pain often increases when running, walking up or down stairs, sitting for long periods, or squatting. Simple treatments, such as rest and ice, often help. But sometimes …

Aug 23, 2025 · Exercise. Stay active to help prevent constipation and reduce pressure on veins. Exercise also can help you lose excess weight that might be causing your hemorrhoids or …

May 30, 2024 · There are many types of movement disorders that cause different symptoms. For example, dystonia causes muscle contractions that lead to twisting of the body. Another …

Leg pain can have many causes, but your description of aching after prolonged standing or sitting suggests a possible buildup of fluid in the leg veins (chronic venous disease, venous …